Take it Easy After You Give Birth

After you've had a baby, your body needs time to heal, so you shouldn't expect to immediately resume normal physical activity.

These are few suggestions for new moms:

• Go easy on your body. Resume your normal schedule and activities gradually.
• Lift your baby, and that's about it. Avoid lifting anything heavy, even grocery bags or loads of laundry.
• Don't drive a car for about two weeks, or until your doctor says it's OK.
• Walking is great. Start out going for regular short walks.
• Limit stair climbing for at least the first week. Be careful using the stairs, and only climb long staircases once or twice each day.