Though we as a society have begun to make progress in changing harmful fitness mindsets, one that is still pervasive is the idea of “snapping back” to your pre-baby body after giving birth. If you ...

New mothers are often encouraged to adopt an exercise regime to help in physical and mental healing (Photo: Shutterstock) Postnatal depression is a mental illness that affects mothers who have given ...

Chilton mom Kinder De La O and runs up and down bleachers with other mothers Tuesday morning at Hewitt Park as Stroller Strides instructor Alex Price reads a story to their children. Price launched ...

This is part one of a two-part series on fitness and nutrition for new mothers. The first column is about exercise and activity. The second focuses on nutrition and weight loss. After pregnancy, can ...

Objective To examine the impact of exercise on musculoskeletal pain (low back pain (LBP), pelvic girdle pain (PGP), lumbopelvic pain (LBPP) and bodily pain) and kinesiophobia during the postpartum ...

In this five-part series, wellness entrepreneur and new mom Hannah Bronfman speaks with other moms and experts about all the life-changing topics that come with motherhood — from pregnancy and ...

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve recently given birth. Congrats. We’ll also hedge our bets that, although you’re keen to get back to exercise, you’re apprehensive to say the least. Is it ...

Exercise likely isn’t the first (or seventh) thing on your mind after having a baby. But for new moms who feel ready to get back to sweating again, knowing when you can work out and what you’re ...

A caesarean is a major abdominal operation, so it’s important not to push yourself too soon. The first six weeks after your baby is born is a time for your stitches to heal, so it’s important not to ...