AboutHelene Byrne Expertise I can answer all questions regarding prenatal and postpartum fitness and exercise.
I will not answer any questions that are not related to prenatal and postpartum fitness and exercise. I will not answer questions regarding getting pregnant, or signs or symtoms, only fitness and exercise during and after pregnancy.
No due dates, medical problems during pregnancy, signs or symtpoms of pregnancy, pregnancy tests, vaginal problems/smells/discharge, periods or ovulation.
Experience Pre-and-Postnatal Exercise Specialist
ACE certified Personal Trainer
Author: "Exercise After Pregnancy: How to Look and Feel Your Best" Book
Author: "Bounce Back Fast! Post Natal Core Conditioning" DVD
Founder: BeFit-Mom
Teacher: Post Pregnancy Exercise Workshops
Organizations IDEA Health and Fitness Association
Publications numerous regional parenting magazine
Education/Credentials Dancing Thru Pregnancy, Pre/Post Natal Exercise Specialist Certification 2000
Resist-a-Ball Core Program, 1999
American Council on Exercise, Personal Trainer Certificate, 1999
Peak Performance, San Francisco, CA, Pilates Instructor Training Program, 1992
Health and Fitness Institute, Cal State Hayward, Personal Trainer Certificate, 1990
American College of Sports Medicine, Group Exercise Leader, 1989
Boston Conservatory, BFA/Dance, 1982
Awards and Honors �Bounce Back Fast! Post Natal Core Conditioning�, 2005. Winner of the Platinum Award from the Family Review Center, 2007.
Question QUESTION: I would like to ask that i had ceasearing delivary three months before so would like to ask can I swim at this time ?
ANSWER: YES!
Swimming can be resumed once your lochia (postpartum bleeding) and your "C" scar have completely healed. These conditions generally resolve by 8 weeks postpartum. Swimming offers many physical and psychological benefits, but be aware that weight loss is NOT one of them.
On days that you do not swim, take your baby out on a brisk stroller walk for about 40 minutes. This way you'll also be burning fat as fuel on a regular basis. Consider adding in some postpartum core exercises to restore strength and proper functioning of your abdominal wall.
ANSWER: Post natal abdominal rehab exercises are the most important exercises for all postpartum women to restore core strength and stability to the spine, as well as re-flattening the abdominal wall.
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QUESTION: is it okay for "C" scar case . If yes then from which month after delivery ?
Answer Once your scar completely heals, which usually occurs by six weeks post-op, you can start with postnatal abdominal core reconditioning.
Scar tissue is very strong and you do not need to worry about injury to the area or the incision opening up. Some women have tenderness around the scar and gentle message of the scar can help mobilize the area and reduce swelling and pain.
