Postpartum exercise contributes to overall health, brings many benefits and is suitable for breastfeeding mothers. Gentle, moderate exercise will not significantly affect the quantity or composition of breast milk.

When you start exercising after giving birth will depend on whether you had a vaginal birth or a caesarean section, as well as how active you were before and during pregnancy. If you are healthy and had a vaginal birth, you can start exercising gently as soon as your baby is born, avoiding strenuous movements.