The woman can return or begin physical activities in the postpartum period as soon as it is physically possible for her and medical insurance. This period is usually around the 40 days postpartum, but the exact time may vary for each woman depending on whether she has already performed these activities before, the intensity of this activity and the recovery of the postpartum.
THE physical activity in the period postpartum is very beneficial for the woman to eliminate pregnancy weight retention and to avoid gaining additional weight. Other health benefits for women are: improvement of psychosocial well-being, improvement of cardiovascular performance, reduction of anxiety and depressionrof stress urinary incontinence and of lactation-induced bone loss.
It is recommended to carry out at least 150 minutes of physical activity moderate (walking, swimming, water aerobics, gym) during the week. The woman who was already accustomed to perform heavier physical activity may also return to performing at her pace.
The postpartum time is very delicate for the woman because she is recovering from the gestational hormones, getting used to a new routine and needs the family and social support to collaborate with her daily activities and her well being.
