When can I start to run after having a baby?

Send us Fan MailWant to recover well after birth? Your recovery starts before your baby arrives.In this episode of the Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery Podcast, I talk about how to prepare your body during pregnancy with your postnatal recovery in mind, and the practical steps that ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, pelvic floor physiotherapist Kath Baquie discusses returning to running after having a baby and why readiness is about more than simply reaching a certain number of weeks postpartum.Many women are told they can return to exercise at six weeks or s ...  Show more

When can you start exercising after pregnancy? 

Giving birth is one of the most empowering things a woman can go through, yet sadly there's still pressure to snap back into shape. We should work out because we enjoy it, not from pressure or aesthetic goals and in doing so it can have a huge impact on maternal mental health. Th ...  Show more

Getting back into exercise after having a baby is so much more than just “listening to your body” or “taking it slow.” While that advice is common, it’s often incomplete—and can leave you doing things that don’t truly support your recovery (and may even increase your risk of inju ...  Show more

Wondering what to do in your postpartum strength workouts? When you’re just getting back into things you might feel a little foreign in your body and have questions about what you “should” be doing or what’s safe for you as you continue to heal. This is very normal which is why I ...  Show more