Studies have repeatedly shown that regular exercise can reduce stress, boost energy levels and help with any possible postpartum depression. Paired with a healthy balanced diet, exercise can promote mental and physical wellness without diminishing your milk supply. But what if you’re breastfeeding? Is it still possible to exercise and not get depleted?
First things first, let’s start with covering off when exactly you can return to exercise. Nursing mothers can work out when they have been signed off from their healthcare professionals – usually from six weeks after a vaginal birth and 10-12 weeks after a C-section. There are some old wives’ tales that caution against too much exercise because