What to Expect: 11 Postpartum Fitness Tips for New Moms

When you can return to other exercise, however, depends on your birth experience and whether you’re experiencing any red-flag symptoms (more on that below). Ultimately, there are no hard-and-fast rules; just be sure to get the okay from your doctor and listen to your body, advises Carrie Pagliano, DPT, a physical therapist specializing in women’s health in Arlington, VA.