Continue pelvic floor muscle exercises, progressing core and pelvic stability exercises and reducing sedentary time.
ii. Continue gradual increase in the intensity of low-impact aerobic activities e.g. power-walking, using a cross-trainer or static-bike, and if ready, start impact-based activities according to stage of recovery, fitness level, and fatigue.
iii. Impact-based activity
Expert guidelines [1] suggest that beyond 12 weeks postpartum, high-impact activities are now suitable.
If you are building up to jumping, do so gradually, working on power in strength-based exercises and incorporating stamping, stomping, and bounding before progressing to jumping activity.
Reference:
- Goom. T, Donnelly G., Brockwell E. Returning to running postnatal – guidelines for medical, health and fitness professionals managing this population; March 2019