The journey through pregnancy transforms more than just life circumstances—it reshapes the body in ways many women are unprepared for. One of the most overlooked challenges is diastasis recti, a ...
A woman wearing a baby carrier with her child, walking outdoor to stay fit and healthy. There are often plenty of guidelines for pregnant people regarding nutrition and exercise. However, the ...
New moms are being strongly encouraged to engage in at least two hours of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week in the first three months after giving birth, according to new guidelines ...
Dr. Margaret Archer is a pelvic floor physical therapist with Mère Health and a mom of two boys. She specializes in pregnancy and postpartum recovery, with a fitness-forward, evidence-based approach ...
The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...
I’ve always prided myself on being super in tune with my body and pretty clued up on women’s physiology. I’m a qualified personal trainer, health and wellness journalist and former WH editor, and I’ve ...
Female athletes have identified a lack of guidance as a barrier to successfully returning to running postpartum, and existing guidelines are vague. Our aim was to define the current practice of ...
Pregnancy does some pretty incredible things to your body, but for many women, it can also leave you feeling a little unfamiliar in your own skin afterward. One of the most common changes is diastasis ...
The journey back to a flatter belly after pregnancy is one of the most common concerns new mothers face, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood aspects of postpartum recovery. Your body has just ...
Just in time for Mother’s Day on Sunday, Kourtney Kardashian has shared her postpartum recovery plan. In a new post for her lifestyle site, Poosh, Kardashian, 45, revealed that after welcoming her son ...
Sport, exercise and physical activity are vital for women’s health and well-being, yet returning to these activities following injury, postpartum and through ageing can be challenging.1–3 There has ...