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Self-compassion can not only enhance physical and psychological health, but may also influence physical activity in the postpartum period. (Shutterstock)

December 15, 2022

Heart rate variability and self‑compassion: Two tools to help postpartum mothers make exercise decisions

Iris Lesser, University of The Fraser Valley; Corliss Bean, Brock University, and Gillian Hatfield, University of The Fraser Valley

Physical activity and new motherhood can be hard to navigate, but physiological feedback and self-compassion can help inform decisions about when and how to exercise.

Many women feel there is inadequate support for exercise after the birth of a child, stating a need for more information from health-care professionals about guidelines for returning to physical activity. (Shutterstock)

March 20, 2022

Returning to exercise postpartum: Supporting women’s physical activity after the birth of a child

Iris Lesser, University of The Fraser Valley; Carl Nienhuis, University of The Fraser Valley; Corliss Bean, Brock University, and Talia Ritondo, Brock University

When asked about postpartum exercise, women were curious about strategies and recommendations for physical activity after the birth of a child, including finding the time, energy and motivation.

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