Postpartum Fitness & Gentle Movement
After giving birth, your body has been through an incredible journey.
It’s grown, stretched, and birthed life — and now it’s healing and adjusting.
Postpartum fitness isn’t about “getting your body back.”
It’s about reconnecting with it, moving in ways that feel good, and celebrating what your body can do now. 🌿
🌸 Start Small
You don’t need hours at the gym or intense workouts. Small, consistent movement can make a huge difference:
Gentle stretching while your baby naps
Short walks outside with a pram
Light yoga or pilates at home
Dancing in your lounge room (baby optional)
Even five or ten minutes of focused movement helps your body feel strong, alive, and connected. 💛
🌿 Listen to Your Body
Every mum’s postpartum journey is different.
Some feel ready to move within weeks, others take months — and that’s okay.
Check in with your body:
Are you feeling pain or discomfort? Pause or adjust.
Are you tired or overwhelmed? Rest first.
Do certain movements feel liberating? Do more of those!
Movement is about joy and connection, not punishment or perfection.
🕊️ Focus on Function, Not Form
Instead of worrying about aesthetics, focus on:
Strengthening your core and pelvic floor
Improving energy and mood
Gaining flexibility and mobility
Feeling confident in everyday movements like lifting, bending, and carrying your baby
Your body just did something extraordinary — now it’s about helping it feel capable and comfortable again. 🌸
🌼 Include Your Baby
Movement can also be a bonding activity:
Gentle baby-and-mum stretches
Walking outside together in a carrier or pram
Dancing with your baby to favourite songs
Baby yoga or tummy-time games that get you both moving
It’s playful, fun, and a sweet way to reconnect physically and emotionally. 💛
🌙 Be Patient & Kind
Progress might feel slow — and that’s okay.
There will be good days and harder days.
Celebrate every little victory:
You stretched without pain
You managed a short walk
You lifted your baby with ease
Every step counts, and every step is you showing up for yourself. 🌿
💕 A Gentle Reminder
Postpartum fitness isn’t a race.
It’s a way to reconnect, recharge, and remind yourself that your body is amazing, capable, and resilient.
Move with love, not pressure.
Listen to your body, rest when it asks, and celebrate every little step forward. 💛