WORKOUT Pregnancy and childbirth take a major toll on the body. Muscles get stretched, connective tissue is thinned, ligaments are extended – and, for some, scar tissue is formed. Despite these enormous physical changes, many women aren’t told how to properly rehabilitate their bodies – particularly their core and pelvic floor. Many mothers go on to believe that their postpartum side effects are just the price of motherhood.
The good news is, core and pelvic floor training can improve postpartum side effects, whether you had your baby eight weeks ago or 18 years ago. Restoring core and pelvic-floor function can reduce incontinence, prolapse, back and hip pain, and even improve your waistline and intimacy.
And, if you’re thinking kegel exercises are the answer, think again. For optimal pelvic health, your…
