Learn 5 safe and effective pelvic floor exercises you can start before your 6 week postpartum checkup to rebuild core strength, improve connection, and support healing.

When can you start exercising postpartum? You don’t have to wait until 6 weeks — but what you do should match your stage of healing. This guide walks you through a realistic postpartum exercise timeline so you can safely rebuild strength, support your core and pelvic floor, and know exactly what to do at each phase.

Recovering from a C-section doesn’t stop at 6 weeks. This week-by-week guide walks you through what to expect, how to heal your scar, reconnect your core and pelvic floor, and safely rebuild strength after surgery.