Here are a few simple postnatal exercises to reduce
physical and metal exhaustion and encourage healing after childbirth in
new mothers.
Childbirth and care of the newborn are both
physically exhausting tasks. Most new mothers' find that, they do not
have the same energy level that, they had before their baby was born. In
the first few months the mother's night sleep is disturbed and this adds
to the exhaustion. The pressures of taking care of a newborn and
managing the house leaves the mother mentally and physically drained. A
number of new mothers have found that, finding the time to do a few
simple exercises, increases their energy levels and makes them feel
better mentally as well.
Before you join any postnatal exercise class, it is better to consult
your doctor and once he has given you a clean chit of health, you can
start exercising. Joining an exercise class will not only keep you fit,
but you will make friends with other new mothers, with whom you could
form a support group for each other. Here are a few simple exercises
that you could try:
Start exercising at the earliest after delivery, even
if you have had a Caesarean section. Exercising will improve circulation
and aid in healing. Begin slowly in the initial weeks after childbirth.
Do not lie flat on your back and lift both your legs in the air. Do not
do sit-ups.