Rebuilding Core Strength After Pregnancy, Without Pressure

After pregnancy, many mums notice their core feels different. Weaker, less connected, or sore in places that never hurt before. This is completely normal.

Your core has supported your baby for months. Rebuilding strength takes time, patience, and a gentle approach.

Why core strength matters after pregnancy

Your core is more than just your abs. It supports your back, posture, balance, and everyday movement. A weak core can lead to:

• Lower back pain

• Poor posture

• Discomfort when lifting or carrying your baby

• Feeling unstable during movement

Rebuilding core strength after pregnancy is about support, not aesthetics.

Start gentle, not intense

Postpartum core exercises should feel controlled and steady. Crunches, planks, or intense workouts too early can do more harm than good.

Instead, focus on:

• Slow, controlled movements

• Activating deep core muscles

• Exercises that support your spine

• Short sessions you can fit into mum life

Even 10 to 15 minutes a day is enough to make progress.

Listening to your body as you rebuild

Your body will guide you. If something feels painful or uncomfortable, it is okay to stop. Progress does not come from pushing through pain, it comes from consistency and care.

Some days will feel stronger than others. That is normal.

Supportive tools for postpartum core recovery

Many mums find it helpful to use tools that guide movement and provide stability. A supportive ab roller designed for postpartum bodies, like the MyNuvia Ab Roller, can help activate the core gently while supporting your back and posture.

The goal is to feel supported, not strained.

Let go of the bounce back mindset

Rebuilding core strength after pregnancy is not about getting your old body back. It is about building a strong, functional body for the life you are living now.

Your body has done something incredible. Strength will return, one gentle step at a time.

At MyNuvia, we believe postpartum fitness should feel kind, achievable, and empowering. You deserve to move in a way that respects your journey.