Running as well as other forms of exercise after childbirth can improve physical fitness and help facilitate weight loss as well as give a chance for socialising and some ‘me time.’
Quality evidence is starting to become available to help guide the postnatal female back to exercise after childbirth. There is lots to consider, and the coach, healthcare or fitness professional plays a huge role here in facilitating a safe and progressive return.
After childbirth, more considerations need to be made when returning the postnatal female back to running or high impact activity. This is all because of the stress and strain that pregnancy, hormones, breastfeeding and childbirth have on the body.