03/28/2026
I wish someone had told me this before I tried to “get back” to exercise after having a baby…
✨1. don’t just need to be cleared… you need to heal.
Not just stitches or tissues — but your internal organs (uterus), core, your pelvic floor, your nervous system. Rushing this part doesn’t make you stronger faster… it just makes recovery longer. Heal First - Strengthen Second
✨2. Progress isn’t linear (and honestly, it can feel all over the place).
One day you feel strong, the next you’re exhausted, leaking, or sore in places you didn’t expect. Things outside of your control - sleep regressions, nap changes, etc can change your ability to workout. That’s not failure — that’s postpartum.
✨3. Your priorities will shift — and that’s okay.
You might not want (or be able) to spend an hour working out anymore. And a 10-minute session, a walk, or simply resting? That counts now. Deciding to spend your free time with your baby instead of working out doesn’t make you lazy or weak, it makes you a parent ❤️
✨4. The most important work won’t look “impressive.”
You’ll be relearning how to breathe, how to engage (and relax), how to stand, how to move without gripping everything. This comes before “rebuilding your abs” and “growing your booty”. It’s not flashy… but it’s the foundation for everything that comes next.
✨5. Your hormones are doing their own thing.
Lower estrogen, sleep deprivation, stress — your body is not the same as it was before. Building strength and muscle might feel harder… and that’s not a lack of effort, it’s biology. Postpartum your estrogen drops (especially breastfeeding moms). Lower estrogen will negatively impact your ability to build muscle. So take it easy on yourself!
If you’re in this season — go slower than you think you need to.
You’re not behind. You’re rebuilding. 🤍
