Regular exercise after your pregnancy can help you get back to your pre-pregnancy figure more easily, maintain or imrove muscle tone, reduce leg cramps, swelling and constipation and improve sleep patterns.Exercises that are beneficial during the first six months following the your child’s birth include walking, swimming, post natal exercise classes, water aerobics, and low impact aerobics. You can slowly increase the intensity of your exercise program as you feel able, but avoid any pain or discomfort.Make sure your abdominal muscles and pelvic floorhave regained sufficient strength before you recommence sport, aerobics, running or heavy lifting. You will need a minimum of twelve to sixteen weeks of exercises to strengthen your abdominal muscles and pelvic floor before you return to your normal exercise routine.

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