Fresh to 6

I designed Fresh to 6 after hearing my 6 week postpartum patients talk about which exercises they had been doing and how far they had been walking (or running!!) in the weeks since their delivery. It’s true that when the 3 week mark hits you may feel inspired to get up and move. For some this means starting slow walks with their newborn, for others this means starting a vigorous exercise routine way too early.

There are also small annoyances that many think are par for the course in parenthood. Should your neck, shoulder, or back hurt to breastfeed? Is it normal to feel pain or intense pressure to pick up your baby? What is the best way to stand up from a low couch if you’re holding your baby? Fresh to 6 answers all of these questions and helps safely guide you through the recovery process.

This program is designed for new moms immediately postpartum up to the six week check up. Six key training assessments bridge the gap between bringing home baby and returning to work or an exercise program safely.

• Feeding Posture: Review breast and bottle feeding postures to avoid neck and back pain.

• Bowel and Bladder Screen: Tips to avoid bowel and bladder leakage postpartum, ways to make bowel movements more comfortable, and ways to return to better bladder health for a leak free life long term.

• Kegels and Core: Gentle muscle activation of the pelvic floor and deep abdominal muscles to access support when you need it.

• Breath Training: Breath training can help with digestion, bowel movements, anxiety, urinary urgency, pain control, and healing connective tissue!

• Lift and Carry: Learn the best ways to lift and carry your newborn to protect your pelvis and back and avoid injury.

• Pain Assessment: Persistent pain postpartum can make caring for a newborn miserable. Common sites of pain in early postpartum that can be safely addressed and corrected include neck, back, hip, tail bone, and pubic symphysis pain.