Regular exercise after your pregnancy can help you return to your pre-pregnancy weight more easily, improve or maintain muscle tone, reduce leg cramps, constipation and swelling and improve sleep patterns.Exercises that are appropriate during the first six months after 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 pelvic floor and abdominal muscleshave regained sufficient strength before you recommence sport, aerobics, running or heavy lifting. You will require a minimum of twelve to sixteen weeks of exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles before you return to your normal exercise routine.

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