Baby wearing moms ask us how to improve their posture during postpartum recovery-now we are seeing it in moms that wear weighted vest too!
From baby to weighted vest—it all loads your core + pelvic floor.
I remember the first time I held a baby in a carrier and it felt so heavy on my new body.
My back was aching, and I could not carry him too long. Fast forward to now, I traded a baby carrier for a weighted vest. Now my back feels strong and I can walk and lift using it.
What I did was focus on posture mechanics and strengthening to help support load through my back.
So many moms are carrying baby or weighted vest and adding load to a body that needs support without a load.
Posture can add pressure & more risk for leaks or pain.
Aligned & strong posture provides better support + less strain on your lady bits.
Instead of tucking your butt under or sucking in your belly, try this:
✔️ Shift your hips slightly back
✔️ Lengthen tall through your body
This naturally stacks your ribs over your pelvis without forcing it
No belly-sucking needed. Holding your tummy tight while walking only creates more pressure on your core and pelvic floor…and can cause a mommy pooch from pressure.
Instead hips back + lengthened spine helping you and baby feel supported!
Pelvic floor physical therapy with our team helps you carry it all—confidently, at any stage of motherhood. 🤍
Check out our posts for more tips on postpartum recovery – whether it’s baby wearing or a weighted vest!
Looking for other tips or exercises to aid in postpartum recovery? Our team of therapists will guide you in creating a personalized exercise plan, as well as help you with general pelvic health, pregnancy, and birth prep. We can see you virtually & in person located in Rochester Hills, Michigan.