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Izzy Moore, Reader in Human Movement and Sports Medicine, Cardiff Metropolitan University

Postpartum exercise can have many benefits – here’s how to do it safely

Many women aren't sure where to start when it comes to exercising again after having a baby. Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock

Returning to exercise after having a baby has many health benefits, including reducing symptoms of postpartum depression and improving fitness. But many women aren’t sure how to return to exercise safely after having a baby.

You can start preparing for your return to exercise during pregnancy. By exercising as long as it’s safe to do so, you can limit the amount of “deconditioning” (loss of fitness as a result of inactivity) the body undergoes – making it easier to get back to exercise after having a baby.

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