Three Tips to Prepare Your Body & Mind for Postpartum
Welcoming a new baby is an incredible journey, but postpartum recovery is just as important as preparing for birth. By taking proactive steps to support both your physical and mental well-being, you’ll feel more equipped to navigate the early days of motherhood. Here are three key tips to help you prepare:
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Get to know Your Pelvic Floor during pregnancy
Understanding your pelvic floor before giving birth can make a big difference in your postpartum recovery. Some women have a tight or hypertonic pelvic floor, which can contribute to birth trauma if not addressed. Learning to connect with and relax these muscles can support a smoother delivery and recovery process. A Pelvic Health Physiotherapist can help you assess and prepare your pelvic floor for birth.
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Plan for Mental Health support for a smoother postpartum recovery
Postpartum emotions can be overwhelming, so having a mental health plan in place can be a game changer. Whether it’s seeking support from family, friends, or professionals, knowing where to turn if you experience postpartum depression or anxiety is essential. Organisations like COPE offer valuable resources and support to help you navigate the emotional challenges of new motherhood.
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Embrace and respect Your body during postpartum healing
Your body has done something amazing, grown and birthed a baby! It’s natural to have concerns about body image, but focusing on strength, recovery, and well-being rather than aesthetics can help you feel more confident. Practicing self-compassion and appreciating your body for what it has achieved will make your postpartum journey a more positive one.
Bonus Tip: Build a support system
Motherhood is not meant to be done alone. Surround yourself with a network of supportive friends, family, and professionals. Working with a certified postpartum trainer can also provide expert guidance and a safe space to rebuild strength and confidence in your body.
Jen Dugard is the founder and creator of MumSafe™️- the go-to website for mums to connect with Personal Trainers who are certified, experienced, and work alongside Women’s Health Physiotherapists, ensuring you receive the safest and most effective support.
MumSafe Trainers are pre and postnatally certified and work hand-in-hand with Women’s Health Physiotherapists. We’re passionate about helping mums regain their strength and confidence, and we’ll guide you every step of the way.
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Mum-focused author, educator and business owner, Jen Dugard is on a mission to ensure every woman is safely and effectively looked after when she becomes a mother. She is a highly qualified trainer and fitness professional educator and has been specialising in working with mums for over a decade. MumSafe is the go-to place online for women to find mum-focused fitness services that are all accredited, experienced and partnered with women’s health physios so you know you are in very safe hands.