The Navy is nixing the postpartum “wellness” physical fitness assessment, or PFA, that new mothers in the fleet had been taking in recent years after giving birth, per the recommendation of the Navy ...

Carrying a squirming, growing human inside of your body for months and then having that human come out of your body (one way or another) is bound to require some healing. Too often, mothers are told ...

A nurse at Naval Hospital Jacksonville’s maternal infant unit in Florida holds a newborn baby. Postpartum sailors will now have 12 months to complete a physical fitness test, rather than nine months. ...

New moms are being strongly encouraged to engage in at least two hours of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week in the first three months after giving birth, according to new guidelines ...

During the first year after giving birth, mothers should work up to 120 min/wk of moderate to vigorous physical activity, such as brisk walking and muscle-strengthening exercises, according to a new ...

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Postpartum physical health issues often persist beyond six weeks. Poorer mental health is associated with increased physical health burdens. Integrated perinatal care is needed for better postpartum ...

Objectives To explore the levels of health-related functioning during pregnancy and postpartum and its association with non-severe maternal morbidities. Design An observational longitudinal study.

Physical therapy can address common pelvic floor issues for women during and after pregnancy. Preventive care during pregnancy can help prepare for birth and postpartum recovery. Early and appropriate ...