Returning to training after birth: phases, not dates
There's no single magic date when it's 'safe' to return to training. Recovery depends on your delivery type, symptoms and your pre-pregnancy base. That's why this calculator looks at your recovery phase, not just the number of weeks.
Why phases?
The body moves through predictable phases: early recovery and breathing, core and pelvic floor re-education, progressive loading, then return to full training. Skipping phases is the most common cause of problems like leaking or worsening diastasis.
Diastasis and pelvic floor
Doming down the middle of the belly on effort, or pelvic floor symptoms, aren't a reason to panic, but they are a sign to start smart. Assessment and targeted exercises resolve most cases, while traditional crunches done too early can make them worse.
What does a kinesiologist do?
A qualified kinesiologist assesses your situation, coordinates with your doctor and builds a program that follows your recovery week by week, so you return safely, without setbacks and without guessing.