Morning Post-Pregnancy Stretches

Morning Post-Pregnancy Stretches - After being pregnant for nine months, many mothers are anxious to get back to their normal workout routine. Gentle lower belly exercises and pelvic floor exercises are all it takes to help your body recover at this stage. 

The most important exercises in the first few days after childbirth are your pelvic floor exercises. Start doing them as soon as you can. 

Strengthening your pelvic floor will help to protect you against having accidental urine leaks. Although sex is probably the last thing on your mind now, doing your pelvic floor exercises helps to tone your vagina. When you're ready for sex again, you may enjoy it more if you've firmed up your pelvic floor.

Pelvic floor exercises will help your perineum and vagina to heal more quickly. That's because the exercises improve circulation to the area, helping to reduce swelling and bruising. If you have stitches, exercising your pelvic floor won't put any strain on them. 

About video: Yoga postures (asanas) and stretches performed in bed, upon waking.