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For each exercise, I recommend using a Pilates ball or pillow. Also, all of the exercises should not be done until you have been cleared by your doctor for exercise post-birth. Not cleared? Consider trying thisBreathwork is one of the most powerful forms of movement for postnatal core recovery, and it can be done as early as one day after birth.
To start, head to a wall, and roll down to your back with your butt relatively close to the wall. Then, place your feet on the wall about hips-width distance, and bring your legs into a 90-degree angle—knees in line with your feet and knees over your hips. Put the ball between your thighs, and place your hands around your ribcage—fingers in the front and thumbs in the back. Take a deep breath in, feel your ribcage expand under your fingers on all sides, and relax your pelvic floor.