06/05/2026
6 months postpartum and I am continuing to rebuild strength and reconnect with movement 💛🌻🌼
This whole postpartum recovery is taking a lot longer than I anticipated. I’m starting to accept that my body may never feel like it did before but I am hoping it will eventually be just as strong. However, I know how important having strong foundations are before I can start increasing again.
Remember every postpartum body is different and recovery can look different to each. Recovery will look ifferent for every person from the type of birth, length of labour and sometimes reasons we simply don’t have clear answers for. What I’m focusing on is specific to my body and my goals, and that will look different for every mama 🫶
Here’s what I’m currently working on and some reasons why:
🌼 Pelvic tilts – to restore mobility and control through my pelvis. I’ve noticed a more posterior tilt since pregnancy, so I’m focusing on regaining balanced movement.
🌼 Glute bridges - to strengthen my glutes, and rebuild pelvic floor after pregnancy and birth.
🌼 RDLs - to strengthen glutes and hamstrings, well the whole posterior chain. Also restore hip hinge and leg strength to help support lifting my baby as he grows.
🌼 Squats w. Adductor Squeeze - I have to thank for this suggestion. I found squats were creating some pelvic floor pressure, so this cue helps me feel more inner thigh engagement and support during the movement.
🌼 Single arm Bent Over Rows - I’ve been noticing my posture is different especially with breastfeeding I’m feeling more round shouldered. Strengthening my back should help me feel more balanced and unilateral work will identify any imbalances.
🌼 Pallof Press - always was a favourite for targeting the TVA. The anti-rotation activates the deep core muscles and trains core stability again. Also been great to help with breath co-ordination.
🌼 Tricep Extensions - to balance out the constant use of my biceps from holding my baby and pushing the pushchair!
It’s slow progress with a lot of patience right now and as I would tell my clients, that’s okay! 🌻💛🌼