As the baby grows and gains weight, the parents' muscles are put to the test. Health professionals warn that it is important to pay attention during these first months when you lift, dress, lie down, wear and sit your child, who is growing day by day.
Postpartum mothers are particularly vulnerable to injury because of pregnancy-related hormonal changes, and their ligaments and joints are at higher risk.
Indeed, during pregnancy, the abdominal muscles are stretched and a separation (the diastasis) takes place between its two sides. After giving birth, your abdominal strength is zero. The body has been traumatized and needs a lot of time to recover. Result: less stability and more pressure on the back, hips or knees. Practicing exercise too early can do more harm than good. But how can you protect yourself when you have to take care of a newborn baby at home? The solution would lie in the pelvic floor muscles, according to New York Times experts.
Make your life easier
Poor pelvic floor muscles can lead to poor posture and back pain, as well as difficulty in regaining abs and even breathing. Here are some tips to avoid these problems:
- Raise the surfaces on which you put the baby to change diapers, bathe and dress;
- Whenever you change a diaper or dress the baby, stop and pull your shoulder blades to the spine repeatedly to stretch your back and shoulders;
- Support your arm when you give the baby breast or bottle. If you give the bottle, try to keep the wrist relaxed;
- When using the car seat, take time, bend your hips and knees, and do not bend;
- Be aware of what you are asking for your body;
- Opt for a light stroller if you must wear it;
- Avoid using the baby carrier for long distances when it becomes heavy;
- Do not underestimate the influence of fatigue on your posture;
- Practice exercises like board, bridge, and squats to gradually build you up.
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