Reflections as I Approach 12 Months Postpartum

Nov 3

2 min read

from The Danaher Method

There's so much to say and I'm definitely not an expert but here are some of my non sugarcoated reflections as I approach 1 year postpartum...

⁃ I’m glad I was so active in my pregnancy, practicing this method made for a smooth pregnancy, labor and postpartum recovery but I wish I’d strengthened my hands and wrists more. 1 year postpartum my body feels really strong except for my hands and wrists. Prenatal clients - have you noticed we are paying extra attention to these areas?? If you have “mommy wrist” like me, try this with your yoga balls to help.

⁃ Being woken up by a crying baby is extremely deregulating for the nervous system but it happens. When unavoidable cortisol spikes happen, first, I do what I need to do to take care of my son and then I settle my own system - my go-to is to take 3 diaphragmatic breaths - expanding ribs & belly on inhale and exhales longer than the inhales, it’s simple and it works.

⁃ I've changed my workout schedule to fit in with this life. Pre kid I was a 5/6AM workout person. I love starting the day that way but now I'm at the studio early in the morning and with my son in the afternoon/evening. Instead of an early morning workout, I block an hour of time in the middle of the day for movement. It doesn't always happen but the intention is there. My workouts are less frequent (3x week vs 6x) but crazy efficient. If you've noticed most of the new content going onto the TDM online library is 30 minutes or under.

⁃ I still feel like a brand new mom and have no idea what I'm doing but I'm also a different person and know a lot more than I did 12 months ago.

⁃ Having a community of moms to talk to has been a life saver for me - sharing problems, ideas, wisdom, butt cream recs...it takes a village! The TDM postpartum community has been a comforting space for this.

If this resonates with you I'd love to know what you think or other reflections you have. Email me :)