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Postpartum Yoga and its Benefits for New Mothers

Kymberly Williams
Last updated: 2023/01/28 at 1:19 AM
Kymberly Williams Published December 29, 2021
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Postpartum yoga help new mothers to regain energy, strength, and mental health while keeping stress and lethargy at bay. It is a low-impact version of yoga asana for women after childbearing. Taking postnatal yoga classes has been shown to benefit women in various ways.

You can begin postpartum yoga within a few weeks of having the baby. It depends on how your labor and delivery went and how quickly you want to get back to your workout routine. You can check with your doctor before starting. Even if you have been practicing prenatal yoga, it is better to consult your doctor to be safe.

Why should you try postpartum yoga?

Once the baby arrives, your entire routine takes a turn. It is hard to adjust to the new changes while caring for a newborn. You may struggle with sleep, barely have time for household chores, and still find time for yoga! All of these can take a toll on her body and mind. You will find that you are constantly out of energy and are close to losing your sanity in all the chaos. This is precisely why you should consider taking up postpartum yoga after childbirth. It will be extremely helpful in assisting you with the new transition.

Your body requires time to heal after delivery, and postpartum yoga helps you with that. You will feel better about yourself and take better care of your baby. And thus, postpartum yoga can also help you reduce baby fat during pregnancy.

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Know their benefits

  • Practicing yoga after childbirth helps fight postpartum depression. Studies show women who took up postpartum yoga carried low risks of developing PPD.
  • Postnatal yoga helps in decreasing blood pressure and suppressing anxiety and stress levels.
  • It is highly beneficial in strengthening your spine and joints.
  • It relaxes your mind and creates a sense of calm through meditation.
  • It boosts your energy levels.
  • Yoga helps with loosening muscle tension.
  • You are less likely to be irritable and angry with regular practice.
  • It helps in reducing the pressure exerted on the nervous system.
  • Yoga increases your endurance levels to hold your baby and breastfeed.
  • Postnatal yoga helps in healing the abdominal muscles which separate in pregnancy.
  • It helps build your stamina and keeps the hormonal balance in check.
  • Postpartum yoga helps in healing damaged cells and promoting new cell growth.
  • It helps mothers bond with their newborns easily and develops the confidence to handle them well.

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Kymberly Williams December 29, 2021
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Kymberly Williams, Editor of the momswomb.com, a complete body, mind and spirit support system that helps women through fertility, pregnancy, birth, and into new mommyhood. She has always been especially drawn to working with pregnant woman and new mothers and geared much of her learning toward pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. Today she has built a thriving career based on her passion for fostering healthy moms and healthy babies.
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