How Can Yoga Help?
A 2015 controlled trial showed that yoga could be a complementary therapy for postpartum depression. It also may help with memory retention, relieve physical tension, reduce fatigue and better mental health.
Before starting a postpartum program, you should speak with your physician. Some physicians will recommend avoiding poses that focus on abs for two to three months postpartum, particularly if you’ve had a C-section. Once you have clearance, try these yoga poses for postpartum recovery.
Read on to learn five yoga poses to help with childbirth and postpartum pregnancy.
