When I was newly pregnant, I was first introduced to pelvic-floor exercises by my occupational therapist, Meredith Waymire. Because I have a history of low-back pain and sciatica, I hired a PT to help ...

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 ...

Objective To examine the relationship between postpartum physical activity and maternal postnatal cardiometabolic health, breastfeeding, injury, and infant growth and development. Design Systematic ...

PLANTATION, Fla. — On this week’s Mom to Mom, Local 10’s Nicole Perez talks with a South Florida personal trainer and mom who helps postpartum mothers repair their core with exercise. Arnit Demesmin ...

Dr. Margaret Archer is a pelvic floor physical therapist with Mère Health and a mom of two boys. She specializes in pregnancy and postpartum recovery, with a fitness-forward, evidence-based approach ...

There are a lot of milestones following the birth of a baby: coming home from the hospital, taking photos with the family, the first time they sleep through the night (hallelujah!). That’s a big deal ...

If you were a regular at the gym before giving birth, you may be keen to know when you can safely start exercising again, postpartum. For others, pulling on lycra, or getting sweaty may sound like the ...

In recognition of the importance this research plays in UN Sustainable Development Goal 3, this Collection is open to original research into exercise during pregnancy and postpartum, including studies ...

New moms are being strongly encouraged to engage in at least two hours of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week in the first three months after giving birth, according to new guidelines ...