During pregnancy there is no pressure to work out or lose weight. During your pregnancy you take it easy and only exercise with as much or slightly less intensity than before pregnancy. You are expected to gain weight so your focus is simply on being wise with your food choices. Once baby arrives the race to lose the baby fat begins. Slow down and relax but yes you can work out after giving birth especially if you were keeping in shape during your pregnancy.
Exercising has many benefits after having a baby. The benefits include: weight loss, improved mood, increased energy, strengthen abdominal muscles, and relieve stress.
When you begin to exercise be sure to stay hydrated, wear a supportive bra, go slowly, warm up, and stop if you feel any pain.
Exercises for Post Partum Moms: (explanations thanks to the Mayo Clinic)
Bridge. To strengthen your core muscles, lie on your back with your knees bent. Keep your back in a neutral position, not arched and not pressed into the floor. Tighten your abdominal muscles. Raise your hips off the floor until your hips are aligned with your knees and shoulders. Hold for three deep breaths. Return to the starting position and repeat.
Pelvic tilt. Try the pelvic tilt a few times a day to strengthen your abdominal muscles. Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent. Flatten your back against the floor by tightening your abdominal muscles and bending your pelvis up slightly. Hold for up to 10 seconds. Repeat five times and work up to 10 to 20 repetitions.
Kegel exercise. Use this exercise to tone your pelvic floor muscles, which can help control bladder leaks, heal your perineum and tighten your vagina. Contract the muscle you use to stop your urine flow. Hold for up to 10 seconds and release. Repeat 10 times at least three times a day.