Nowadays, everyone wants to get back into to shape soon after the baby is born. Mothers would like to regain their original slim figures within a few months. Though it may be difficult to find time and exercise with a newborn, mothers who make the effort feel much better, as your energy level increases as well. If you cannot go to an organized exercise class, find time do a few exercises at home or simply dancing at home can do the trick.

Other ways to exercise are:

• Taking a walk is a good option; you could take your baby along. If the local park has a smooth pathway, you can us a pram or a baby sling.


• Some pools have crèche facilities, so you can leave your baby there and swim without worrying. Swimming once or twice a week is good enough.


• Join postnatal exercise classes at the local gym.


• Attend postnatal exercise classes conducted by the child health clinic.

Most new mothers feel more reassured and gain confidence when they interact with other women in the same situation as them. Try to form a group of new mothers, discuss problems and share solutions and skills.

Others ways to socialize with new mothers are:

• Establish a babysitting circle.
• Take care of each other's children.
• Going out together.
• Having a well-established social circle and play group for your children.
• Visiting mother and baby clinics together.
• Joining together local sports centre for postnatal exercises or baby swimming classes.
• Meet regularly at each other's houses.