After childbirth, it is essential for new mothers to regain their physical strength and return to a normal state to care for their newborns. Therefore, postpartum exercise is crucial. These exercises help in regaining a fit and proper body shape. Here are some recommended exercises for new mothers:
- Day 1: Lie on your back with knees bent and hands on your abdomen. Inhale deeply through your nose, allowing your abdomen to expand, and then exhale slowly through your mouth, letting your abdomen flatten.
- Day 2: Lie flat on your back with legs straight. Stretch your arms out to the sides at a right angle to your body, then slowly lift them up until your hands touch, and then lower them down.
- Day 3: Lie flat on your back with arms at your sides. Slowly lift your knees, raise your body and hips, then lower them back down.
- Day 4: Lie on your back with knees bent. Lift your head off the ground, and as you do, raise your hips as well.
- Day 5: Lie flat on your back with legs straight. Slowly lift your head and left knee while extending your right arm towards the left knee (no need to touch the knee). Then switch sides, lifting your head and right knee while extending your left arm towards the right knee. Alternate between sides.
- Day 6: Lie flat on your back with legs straight. Slowly bend your left knee and move your left foot towards your back, then straighten your left leg and place it flat on the ground. Repeat with the right leg, alternating between sides.
- Day 7: Lie on your back with legs straight. Lift your left leg as high as possible, keeping the knee straight and toes pointed. Use your abdominal muscles while keeping your hands at your sides. Lower the left leg and switch to the right leg, alternating between them.
- Day 8: Lie face down, kneeling with your legs together. Lift your body up, tighten your abdominal muscles, then relax them. Breathe deeply in and out.
- Day 9: Repeat the exercise from Day 7, but lift both legs simultaneously and then lower them together.
- Day 10: Lie flat on your back with legs straight and hands clasped behind your neck. Slowly lift your head, shoulders, and upper body into a sitting position, keeping both legs flat on the ground. Then slowly lower your body back down.
These exercises are designed to help new mothers gradually regain their strength and fitness after childbirth. They should be performed regularly and with proper attention to form to ensure safety and effectiveness.
