Why is it so important that after pregnancy you first of all take care of yourself? Plus also doing it correctly so you help yourself without causing harm? As a priority, you should act consciously, systematically and with the support of specialists. They can support you with knowing what the most common problems are for women after delivery, what you should pay special attention too and by learning more about your muscles.
The most common women’s problems
As Łucja’s mother, I know perfectly well how pregnancy affects a woman’s body. As a specialist, I often receive emails from young mothers with questions such as:
- How do I deal with the problem of stress urinary incontinence, e.g. when lifting my baby?
- How do I safely get back to sexual activity?
- What should I do if I feel pain during intercourse, if sexual sensations are no longer the same as before and I no longer have orgasms?
- How do I train so I can deal with the stretching of my abdominal muscles?
- How should I train to aid my recovery of a scar after Caesarean section or following an episiotomy?
Do you have similar problems? Continue reading to see how you can help yourself.
Where should you start?
Relax! Give yourself time – you don’t have to do everything quickly. We do not advise it and being in a hurry will not help. First of all, you should act according to the plan:
- Awareness– constantly look at and listen to your body, see what you need and what problems you are struggling with. Be mindful of any signs of change in the body. Of course, this is not about being overcautious, but about knowing exactly what is happening and in what situations, so that you can provide accurate information to the appropriate specialist.
- Consistency – You should remember that patience, regularity and determination is vital when you start exercising. Pregnancy is an amazing effort for your body so do not push it to return to pre-pregnancy condition too quickly. Above all be mindful of what is good for you and what is not.
- Specialists – and this is a very important point – do not act alone! Do not diagnose yourself especially not with the help of information available on the Internet – it can only harm you! Remember that literally anyone can write back to you on the Internet and you cannot be sure that the advice was written by a specialist. Therefore, be particularly attentive to this point.
What can I do for myself now?
If you would like to be able to consult with specialists (gynaecologist, trainer, physiotherapist, sex coach), receive a solid dose of knowledge about taking care of your health after pregnancy, returning to exercise, improving sex as well as receiving educational materials, from which you will be able use for yourself – join our educational campaign on the Kegel Ninja group
It is high time you prioritise yourself and did something just for you in taking care of your health and thus feel better about your body. Do you want to learn more about how to exercise and get the support of other people? You can always ask for advice or offer personal experience in our group. We are there for you.
These are not easy topics, maybe some of them seem too intimate to talk about. I assure you, however, that it is worth it. Doctor Urszula Herman has experience as a physiotherapist and has amazing knowledge that she loves to share with others. If you know mothers or women who are about to become mothers, tell them about it, this knowledge will be useful to all of us!
