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Mother’s Day essential: Health expert says 'taking it slow' is key to healthy postpartum recovery

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Left image: Dr Nisha Kalia/Health experts have been urging new mothers to prioritise their physical and mental recovery after childbirth. Credit: Getty Image

The idea of quickly bouncing back after childbirth often doesn’t reflect reality. Weeks and even months later, the body is still healing, hormones are adjusting, the pelvic floor is recovering, and energy levels can continue to fluctuate. This Mother’s Day, we explore what’s normal, what may need attention, and how to support your body without pressure or comparison, with women’s health physiotherapist Dr Nisha Kalia.


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The idea of quickly bouncing back after childbirth often doesn’t reflect reality. Weeks and even months later, the body is still healing, hormones are adjusting, the pelvic floor is recovering, and energy levels can continue to fluctuate. This Mother’s Day, we explore what’s normal, what may need attention, and how to support your body without pressure or comparison, with women’s health physiotherapist Dr Nisha Kalia.


(The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect those of SBS. For personalized medical advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.)

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