New mums often ask how long it takes to lose the post pregnancy baby flab. You need to combine good posture, strength exercises and cardio work and take things easy at first.


If you had a vaginal birth wait six weeks before starting exercise and ten weeks post caesarean. Doing too much too soon may cause long-term damage so check with your doctor first.

Focus on keeping active and to enjoy fitness rather than seeing it as a chore and something you must do. Listen to your body and if you feel dizzy or overly tired stop and rest.

Try and make exercise part of your routine and the easiest way to do that is to go out with your pram for brisk walks that make you break a bit of a sweat. If you can get some other mums to go with you then even better. The more the merrier! In all cases drink plenty of water and invest in a good sports bra.

Benefits of postnatal exercise include:



Having more energy to look after the baby

Getting your figure back

Meeting other new mums

Adding something new and fun to your routine

Mums having the opportunity to do an activity for them rather than just the baby.

The feel good glow afterwards


Don't worry if you currently feel unfit. Lots of the women have not done any exercise since before pregnancy. Most have just been walking with their prams. They are often surprised at how unfit they are but it is not a problem. Postnatal exercise is formatted for all fitness levels so nobody gets left behind.

How long does it take to see a difference?
Mums feel better about themselves immediately after exercise as they have a post workout buzz. The mums start to see a difference in their fitness levels within a few weeks.