Post-Pregnancy Recovery: Hormones, Fitness & Body Changes

The post-pregnancy body undergoes significant hormonal shifts alongside physical changes such as bloating and weight retention. Safely returning to the gym and managing postpartum back pain are essential for a full recovery.

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Good Exercises for a Person Who Had a C-Section

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Anna Aronson

After having a baby, it's normal to want to start exercising and get back into shape as soon as you can. If you gave birth via C-section, though, you may have to hold off until your body has healed, BabyCenter says.

Anna Aronson began working as a journalist in 2000 and spent six years at suburban Chicago newspapers before pursuing freelance work. She enjoys writing about health care topics, in particular obstetrics, pediatrics and nutrition. She received a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Eastern Illinois University and is now studying for a Master of Science in medicine degree to become a physician's assistant.