Dr. Mae Hughes

Dr. Mae Hughes Movement for Motherhood. Helping women remain pain free and active during pregnancy and beyond.

02/03/2026

Comment SCAR26 for my free C-Section Scar Recovery Guide đź–¤

Yes you CAN move prior to 6 weeks 🙌

The goal with early postpartum movement after your C-Section is to get blood flowing, reduce blood clot risk, and begin reconnecting with your body after a major abdominal surgery.

➡️ Movement IS healing

Try this circuit in the first few weeks after your delivery and I promise your body will thank you!
- hook-lying TVA contraction x1 minute
- lumbar rotations x1 minute
- heel slides x1 minute
- open book x1 minute per side
- standing abdominal stretch x1 minute
- heel raises x1 minute

I love doing timed exercises early on postpartum so you can just shut off your brain and focus on your breath and mind-muscle connection 🧠

👏 Want an evidence-based, FULL body rehab program specifically designed for C-Section moms? My Movement Through Early Postpartum program has 12 weeks of pelvic floor, core and full body rehab along with extensive educational modules on all things C-Section scar massage 🙌

01/30/2026

Comment PREP for my free guide in how to reduce perineal tearing!

Make sure you come back next week for another birth prep tip to help you prepare for the birth you desire ❤️

I WISH someone had given me this advice in my first trimester the first go around. Follow .maehughes for more pregnancy,...
01/26/2026

I WISH someone had given me this advice in my first trimester the first go around.

Follow .maehughes for more pregnancy, postpartum and pelvic floor education đź–¤

01/23/2026

Did you eat dates during pregnancy? Did you find it helped your labor??

⬇️ Let me know in the comments below!

01/23/2026

Comment WATCH and I’ll send you a 10 minute hip mobility routine for pregnancy!

➡️ Remember, stiff and achey hips are often a sign that your body needs gentle mobility AND stability.

Endless stretching during pregnancy is not going to solve your pain, but when you pair active mobility with smart strength training, I guarantee you will stop waking up in the middle of the night from hips that ache!

✨This is why we include active mobility and breath work in every single warm up in my Movement Through Pregnancy program followed by pregnancy optimized strength training so you can reduce pain, gain strength and feel your best through pregnancy 🖤

No you’re not going crazy, your ribs really did expand during pregnancy and into postpartum 🤯Comment RIB FLARE for the l...
01/22/2026

No you’re not going crazy, your ribs really did expand during pregnancy and into postpartum 🤯

Comment RIB FLARE for the link to my blog post on drmaehughes.com all about rib flare — why it happens, different types, and how to get started addressing it!

P.S. It is NEVER too late to address your rib flare! So if you’re 15 years postpartum reading this and thinking “Is it too late? Am I doomed?” — the answer is NO.

Thousands of women have gone through my Movement Through Early Postpartum program to heal their diastasis, incontinence, rib flare, prolapse symptoms, lower belly pooch and so much more! Join MTEP today through the link in my bio đź–¤

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01/21/2026

If you found this helpful, you will love the cueing in my Movement Through Pregnancy program 🤰

Comment MTP26 for four free workouts from my prenatal strength program and let me know if this video was helpful!

01/20/2026

These daily habits aren’t just about keeping myself healthy during pregnancy — they’re also about helping my little one grow ❤️

If this list seems overwhelming, just choose one thing to start and slowly add on as weeks go by!

Make sure you’re following .maehughes for more pregnancy, postpartum and pelvic floor education

What’s one thing you wish you knew about postpartum recovery before your delivery? Drop a comment below 👇 and let’s buil...
01/19/2026

What’s one thing you wish you knew about postpartum recovery before your delivery?

Drop a comment below 👇 and let’s build a village of postpartum support for future mamas!

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