Performing the exercises with the baby | Recovery gymnastics exercises and duration

Performing the exercises with the baby

In general it is important to get a daily routine with the baby.Of course everything is new and unfamiliar at the beginning, but the mother must not forget herself. The function of the pelvic floor is extremely important for the future. In the case of further child planning, which in turn means extreme strain on the pelvic floor, it is therefore particularly important to carry out good, detailed recovery gymnastics.

Poor pelvic floor tension can lead to incontinence problems long before the menopause and, if it continues, to a bulging of the uterus or bladder at a somewhat later age. An excuse that the regression gymnastics is not possible because of the child does not count, because all exercises can be performed with a child. In the early postpartum period, the child will sleep a lot, so that the time can be used by the mother.

If the father of the child can be involved, he can take over the child during the time of the exercises. The possibilities are enormous, but the motivation must be there to perhaps approach the regression creatively. The last exercises are more suitable in the later phase of regression and in consultation with the doctor.

• After the puerperium, the child can even be directly involved. If the mother lies on her back and stretches the child in the air, abdominal exercises can be performed over the legs (e.g. riding a bicycle).
• If the child lies on the floor, the mother can cuddle the child with a forearm support or push-up.
• If the mother lies on her back, she can put the baby down on the pelvis and perform the “bridging” exercise.
• When walking, exercises such as lunges or knee bends can be included again and again.

Duration of recovery gymnastics

How long a regression gymnastics should be performed is individual for each woman. In general, however, it can be said that pelvic floor exercises should be performed as long and frequently as possible so that the pelvic floor becomes more stable after the stress of a pregnancy. Even after the menopause, pelvic floor exercises are still important to prevent incontinence.