{"id":155229,"date":"2025-09-23T11:05:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T11:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/155229\/"},"modified":"2025-09-23T11:05:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T11:05:08","slug":"gynaecologist-shares-6-overlooked-benefits-of-postpartum-exercise-relieves-back-pain-maintain-blood-sugar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/155229\/","title":{"rendered":"Gynaecologist shares 6 overlooked benefits of postpartum exercise: Relieves back pain, maintain blood sugar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The postpartum period can be very challenging. Due to hormonal and physical changes, mood swings are extremely common during this time. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Shubhangi Adate, cosmetic gynaecologist, Ornate Hospital, Kharghar, said, \u201cPregnancy and childbirth transform a woman\u2019s body in extraordinary ways. But the postpartum period also brings its share of challenges, spanning physical, emotional, and even metabolic changes. Consistent body activity can smooth recovery and uplift overall well-being.\u201d Also read | Pregnancy to postpartum fitness: Here’s how to return to exercise after childbirth<\/a><\/p>\n

\" Postpartum period brings its share of challenges.(Shutterstock) <\/p>\n

However, postpartum exercise can help manage the challenges effectively. Here’s how postpartum exercise can help, according to Dr Adate:<\/p>\n

1. Maintain healthy blood sugar<\/p>\n

Postpartum movement, as subtle as it may seem, goes a long way in preserving blood sugar levels and general insulin sensitivity, per Dr Adate. Research shows that exercising postpartum can decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 28 percent, especially beneficial for women with gestational diabetes.<\/p>\n

2. Restore pelvic floor strength<\/p>\n

Childbirth more often than not places some level of tension on the pelvic floor, resulting in a certain level of incontinence and a weakened core. \u201cThis can easily be corrected with gentle, targeted movement, which can profoundly improve strength, stability, posture, and ease of comfort during regular day-to-day activities,\u201d Dr Adate suggested.<\/p>\n

\"Modified Modified plank don’t strain the body, making it ideal for postpartum mothers.(Shutterstock) 3. Relieve back pain<\/p>\n

Many new moms experience back pain as a result of a pregnancy, feeding, and baby-carrying trifecta of stress. Lower back strengthening exercises relieve pain and improve general strength, Dr Adate stressed. Also read | Woman who lost her postpartum weight in 10 weeks shares her 5-day, 30-minute workout plan<\/a><\/p>\n

4. Lift energy and mood<\/p>\n

Simple activities like stretching, walking, and yoga release endorphins, the body’s natural mood lifter. These reduce stress, boost the body during the sleep-deprived weeks, and help overcome postpartum depression.<\/p>\n

5. Enhance long-term metabolic health<\/p>\n

\u201cMovement supports the body\u2019s internal systems as well as the body’s movement. It shifts weight, balances cholesterol, supports cardiovascular health, and sustains optimal metabolism,\u201d Dr Adate said. <\/p>\n

6. Rebuild confidence and intimacy<\/p>\n

\u201cBody image changes after childbirth, which can affect a woman’s confidence and also her relationship,\u201d Dr Adate pointed out. Exercise improves blood flow and facilitates the body\u2019s reconnection, enhancing stamina and self-touch, gradually restoring intimacy and self-assurance. Also read | Want a flat tummy? Mom of two who lost 14 kgs shares 5 exercises that help shrink belly fat<\/a><\/p>\n

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The postpartum period can be very challenging. Due to hormonal and physical changes, mood swings are extremely common…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":155230,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[71124,18572,71123,6647,102,71121,71120,71122,56,54,55],"class_list":{"0":"post-155229","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fitness","8":"tag-benefits-of-postpartum-exercise","9":"tag-blood-sugar-levels","10":"tag-boost-mood","11":"tag-fitness","12":"tag-health","13":"tag-pelvic-floor-strength","14":"tag-postpartum-exercise","15":"tag-relieve-back-pain","16":"tag-uk","17":"tag-united-kingdom","18":"tag-unitedkingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155229","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=155229"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155229\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/155230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=155229"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=155229"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=155229"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}