article_snippet.sent: With celebrities appearing to magically snap back into shape mere weeks after giving birth, there's increasing pressure on new mums to get new mums pre-pregnancy body back quicker than ever.
article_snippet.sent: But Camilla Lawrence, a Women’s Health Physiotherapist, warns that trying to do too much too soon following pregnancy and birth can do long term damage to your body .
article_snippet.sent: According to Camilla, a women's health specialist and a member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Women’s Health (ACPWH), most women are left with dozens of questions post-birth, about what is and isn't safe for most women to do.
article_snippet.sent: Even after most women six week GP check-up, many don't know how soon most women can start to exercise, if most women want to, and what most women should avoid.
article_snippet.sent: But according to Camilla, following these simple steps can get new mums on the right track.
article_snippet.sent: Getting assessed by an expert will enhance your entire postnatal experience, says Camilla.
article_snippet.sent: Be smart when loving your new baby, says Camilla.
article_snippet.sent: Hormones during pregnancy and breast feeding may put you at increased risk of injury.
article_snippet.sent: The hormones produced when breast feeding can also have an effect on your soft tissues which is why it is important to really build up your muscle strength and core stability before you return to high impact exercise like running or aerobics.
article_snippet.sent: Try to leave six weeks after your delivery (or up to eight weeks after a C-section) before starting low-impact cardio exercise such as swimming or using a cross trainer.
highlights_snippet.sent: New mothers under more pressure than ever to 'bounce back' after birth .
  