Postnatal exercise should begin 7-8 weeks after a normal delivery or 1 week after a c-section with doctor approval. Diastasis recti, a widening of the abdominal muscles, is common during pregnancy and can cause back pain. Exercises and abdominal belts can help support the abdomen and align muscles as they return to normal. Postpartum depression affects some women within 4-6 weeks of birth, causing sleep issues, decision problems, and low self-confidence. Treatment includes seeing a doctor, eating well, sleeping, reducing stress, and talking to loved ones.

1. POSTNATAL EXERCISE
BY
DR. Darshita Fatnani

2. WHEN TO START EXERCISE
 Normal delivery - 7 to 8 weeks
 C section - After one week and ask your
gynaecologist.

3. POSTPARTUM STOMACH

4. DIASTASIS RECTI
 “Diastasis recti” means your belly sticks out
because the space between your left and right belly
muscles has widened. You might call it a “pooch.”
 It's very common among pregnant women.
 Significance:
 The condition of diastasis recti may produce
musculoskeletal complaints, such as low back pain,
as a result of decreased ability of the abdominal
muscles to stabilize the pelvis and lumbar spine.

5. DIASTASIS RECTI

6. EXERCISE

7. HOW CAN A POSTPARTUM WRAP HELP?
 The main purpose of a belly wrap is to support
and align your abdomen until
your abdominal organs and muscles can do their
normal jobs again.
 They can also help with floppy and loose skin and
provide light compression to help your uterus
shrink.

8. ABDOMINAL BELT

9. PREGNANCY INDUCED PATHOLOGY
 Postural Back Pain
 Back pain commonly occurs because of the
postural changes of pregnancy, increased
ligamentous laxity, and decreased abdominal
muscle function
 The symptoms of low back pain usually worsen with
muscle fatigue from static postures or as the day
progresses; symptoms are usually relieved with rest
or change of position. Women who are physically fit
generally have less back pain during pregnancy.

10. PREGNANCY INDUCED PATHOLOGY
CONTINUED…
 Sacroiliac/Pelvic Girdle Pain
 Sacroiliac pain is localized to the posterior pelvis
and is described as stabbing deep into the buttocks
distal and lateral to L5/S1.

11. COCCYDYNIA

12. KEGELS EXERCISE

15. PELVIC FLOOR STRENGTHENING

16. POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION (PPD)
 affects some women after giving birth to an infant.
 the condition develops within 4 to 6 weeks after
giving birth, but it can sometimes take several
months to appear.

17. SYMPTOMS
 sleeping problems
 problems making decisions and concentrating
 self-confidence problems
 changes in appetite
 anxiety
 fatigue, or reluctance to be involved in any physical
activity
 feelings of guilt
 Suicidal thoughts

18. TREATMENT
 Get in touch with doctor
 Follow a well-balanced healthy diet.
 Eat frequently to maintain blood sugar levels.
 Get at least 7 to 8 hours good-quality sleep each
night.
 Make lists and be organized to reduce stress.
 Be open in talking to close friends, partners, and
family members about feelings and concerns.