4 Postpartum Fitness Myths You Need to STOP Believing

May 28

Written By Fit MOM

Let’s BUST some of these common pregnancy myths RIGHT NOW!

TRUTH #1:Your body has changed. It has stretched, shifted organs, dealt with ribs shifting, posture changes, and hormone fluctuations. Appreciate it for all the changes it went through! Being patient, having intention with your movement, strength training, activating your core, and using your breath properly + good nutrition habits will get your body to feel and look better than you ever did before!

TRUTH #2: This is based on general guidance in helping moms overcome a common condition called diastasis recti. The best thing to do is to wait. Learn to manage the pressure that makes the diastasis worse (and weakens their pelvic floor). You’ll have plenty of time to do all the traditional core work later - but AFTER you learn the basics.

TRUTH #3: It is common to experience incontinence after having babies due to pelvic floor weakness (or tightness) from pregnancy and childbirth, but not normal! Again, learning to manage the pressure that’s put on the pelvic floor should help. Kegals can help strengthen your pelvic floor - but also know - kegals are not for everyone either.

TRUTH #4: Many times a diastasis will close on it’s own, but not always. It depends on genetics, multiples, or age. Again, learning to manage pressure and gentle movement (especially after birth) does help. However, there are times when the gap doesn’t close and physical therapy and/or surgery may be needed.

What other postpartum myths do you hear about? Let us know and see if we can debunk them!