postpartum recovery

This morning I saw that I’m back down to my pre-pregnancy weight, just a few days short of my baby’s first birthday! I’m so pleased and proud of myself as this was my goal all along (see a starting out post here). I lost 20 lb (out of 40 gained) in my first month pp and my weight then pretty...

I am a 24(F) 3 months postpartum and my wedding is in October. For some context, I found out I was pregnant in the middle of planning our wedding and well had our beautiful angel baby. I was 14 weeks pregnant when I first started looking at dresses since a local wedding designer recommended I...

I have been working out 5-6 days a week 1 hr of cardio.. sometimes 2 a days… pilates 3x a week for the last two months and I still am about like 168… granted I was 205 at delievery and before that was 158 ibs. I don’t understand why my weight is fluctuating so much. Just weighed in at end of...

Can your milk really dry up with calorie deficit? I’m just thinking how your body does everything to keep your baby alive. For example, even if you don’t take prenatal vitamins your body will deplete itself to give those nutrients to your baby. I’m genuinely wondering. Does anyone have some...

I am 4 days postpartum. I woke up fine this morning but after I ate breakfast I had this urgency to go pee. I had peed this morning but when I sat down there was nothing there. The feeling didn’t go away!! It’s not a burning sensation, it’s more like. I’m on the I either have to pee the worst...

I guess I'm just looking for some hope. This is my second baby, with my first I lost an immediate large amount following birth and then very slowly but still relatively steadily kept losing, which accelerated with me returning to meal prep, exercising and eventual weaning. But 9 weeks last time...

My goal is weight loss but at this point my body is just holding on to the weight. So I’m just trying to get back into shape… whatever that looks like for my mom bod. I’m 20 lbs over my pre-pregnancy weight. I’m currently running upwards of 30km a week (3 runs a week), 2 strollercise classes...

I am 12 W pp and pumping round the clock and feeding as baby didn't latch. I am feeling very drained, pumping, feeding and cleaning the bottles. I am constantly feeling sleepy and hungry with no energy to workout. I want to know if this is common and if it gets better. The house chores and...

I’m 8 months pp and I feel like I’ve tried everything to lose weight. I’m eating healthy and monitoring my calorie intake, exercising everyday, drinking enough water, but still I can barely even lose a pound. I’m also in the Army Reserves (U.S) and im suppose to do a fitness test next month. I...

What’s y’all’s favorite strength workout/circuit to do? I’m kinda in a rut with strength training and I want to do it and I still am but sometimes I get to my evening workouts and my brain just doesn’t want to think anymore. I’ve resorted to using chat gbt on some days but those are getting...

LO is nearly 4 months old. This is my first athletic competition since he's been born, and my first tri ever. I had everything I needed laid out the night before. Our friend showed up to baby sit on time, we packed the car the next morning, and off we went! After we arrived and discussed my...

I just hit 6 months postpartum last Sunday and I feel like my body is still stuck looking like I’m 5 months pregnant. I did loose some weight because of breastfeeding, I think around 7-8 pounds but that’s it. I don’t go to gym, I just don’t have any time but I do have some time at home during...

Hi everyone. I'm not sure where to post this, as I am almost 3 years postpartum which probably doesn't really fall in the postpartum category, but I thought this community would offer the best advice. Long story short, I am 3 years post partum. I've never exercised regularly & only a few times...

I just gave birth to my son 5 weeks ago and noticed recently I have a mild prolapsed uterus and I am able to see my cervix in my vaginal canal. I have an appointment with my OB next week for my 6 week PP check up, so I’m going to mention my concerns to her, but in the meantime I was wondering if...

I’m 5 months post partum. I’ve never been skinny and have always been on the “chubby but shapely,” side. Before pregnancy I was at the gym almost daily, I lifted heavy, ran a ton, and did HIIT. When I got pregnant I was sick most of my first trimester so I didn’t workout, and when I did my GD...

I am almost 2 yrs post partum and I feel like I am still lost. I will go days without sleeping - not up worrying or anything, just tossing/turning w my eyes closed all night till the morning. I also have no sex drive at all still. I don’t even masterbate anymore and we have sex about 1-2/month...

So I made the decision not to learn my weight during my pregnancy but I have a mirror and my husband knows and so I know it's A LOT of weight gain. My husband let slip that I was too heavy for my cheap treadmill, so I know the gain was greater than 40 lbs. I did ask the doctor as we went if I...

At 4M postpartum I injured my back lifting weights. Painful walking, couldn’t sit, lift baby for couple weeks. Started cat/cow, bird dog, cobra, side plank to improve mobility and core strength. Now 6 months PP and wondering how I can work on lower body/leg strength without injuring myself...

Hi all. I am a FTM, 5 months postpartum. Hit my prepregnancy weight through diet and exercise. My entire body looks the same as before except my abdomen which basically looks looser/less tight. I have def seen improvement in the belly over the months but it’s still not the same. Is this a wait...

I have 2 daughters who are 3.5 and 15 months. I've set myself to be back to my pre baby weight (i.e. Losing 20lbs) by my youngest's 2nd Birthday. I enjoy exercise. I love running, although I'm rehabing a knee injury at the moment, I like weights and enjoy yoga but I'm finding it so hard to find...