During pregnancy, eating a healthy diet and staying active is a top priority. But once baby is here, many women put their own health on the back burner. Even for those who want to prioritize movement, ...

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 ...

The three months after giving birth are often referred to as the fourth trimester. Why? As Abby Erker, founder of the Materra Method, or any other mom can tell you, it requires just as much tender ...

In the review, researchers found that targeted pelvic floor exercises in the first year postpartum lowered the risk of urinary incontinence by 37% and of pelvic organ prolapse by 56%. Any ...

Influencer Nidhi Tyagi opens up about her postpartum weight loss journey, revealing why recovery, strength building, and patience matter more than rushing to lose pregnancy weight.

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 ...

2) Schedule A Fitness Assessment Even if you plan to work out solo, booking at least one 1:1 with a personal trainer to do a fitness assessment can give you a baseline for where you are on your road ...

As a mom of a 10-week-old baby, my life can best be described by a few words: breastfeeding, exhaustion, emotional rollercoaster, and frumpiness. This time is about survival, with the best-laid plans ...

I don’t come from a fitness background. When I was in high school, I would get a doctor's note to get out of running the mile in gym class. In college I worked out a little, but a trip to the gym ...