Who is it for?

For women after the early postpartum phase - If you had an uncomplicated delivery, you will most likely be able to start 6-8 weeks postpartum. If you had a C-section or a more difficult delivery, you will probably be ready to start 8-12 weeks postpartum. Ideally you will have followed the Regeneration Plan linked above before starting the Postnatal Recovery Plan.

Why follow a postnatal recovery program?

Postnatal recovery exercises make you fitter, healthier, and firmer. Your body has done an enormous job, it has changed a lot and been heavily stressed. Weakened muscles, tendons, and ligaments can cause functional limitations in the core area (pelvis and trunk), which may become noticeable immediately or later in life. Typical complaints include: back or pelvic pain, urinary incontinence or bladder weakness, a feeling of pressure in the lower abdomen, or reduced sexual desire. In severe cases, it can even lead to a lasting diastasis recti, uterine prolapse, bladder prolapse, or similar conditions. Another downside of weak pelvic floor and core muscles is aesthetics: flabby muscles contribute to poor posture and a protruding midsection. Many women feel unhappy with their figure and uncomfortable after childbirth. With postnatal recovery exercises, you will feel fitter and more beautiful again. This plan is meant to accompany a Postnatal Recovery course.