Day 39 with your newborn
Movement returns gently 🚶♀️
You may be wondering when exercise can return. The answer is usually gradually, with your body leading rather than your expectations.
Movement can support mood, energy, and confidence — but only when it respects healing.
How you might feel
How you might feel
If you have pain, heaviness, leaking urine, bulging, scar pulling, or bleeding that increases with activity, slow down and seek advice from your GP or a pelvic health physiotherapist.
Today's tip
Today's tip
Start with gentle walking, breathing, and pelvic floor work if appropriate. High-impact exercise can wait until you are properly ready.
Coming up
Coming up
Rebuilding strength is a long game. Gentle progress is still progress.
Checks and key dates around now
- Register the birthWithin 42 days in England and Wales
This is general information based on NHS guidance, not medical advice. Talk to your midwife, health visitor or GP about anything that worries you. If your baby has a high temperature, isn't feeding or is unusually sleepy, or you're worried about your own bleeding, pain or mood, get advice straight away from NHS 111 or your GP. In an emergency, call 999.