Hey mama,

One of the most common things I hear from women is:

"But I'm not really postpartum anymore..."

Maybe your baby is 6 months old.

Maybe they're 3.

Maybe they're starting kindergarten.

And somewhere along the way, you accepted that the leaking, weak core, back discomfort, or feeling of being disconnected from your body was simply your new normal.

But here's something important:

Postpartum isn't an expiration date.

There isn't a magical window where your opportunity to rebuild your strength suddenly disappears.

Your body can continue adapting to appropriately progressed strength and movement long after pregnancy and birth.

So if you've been wondering whether you've "left it too long"...

No.

What if I never did core rehab?

You can start now.

You don't need to go back in time and redo your first six weeks postpartum.

Instead, start where your body is today.

That might mean working on:

→ Breathing and pressure management
→ Core and pelvic floor coordination
→ Posture and alignment
→ Foundational core strength
→ Gradually progressing back into more challenging strength training

And your starting point won't necessarily look the same as someone who gave birth eight weeks ago.

That's okay.

The goal isn't to put every postpartum woman through the exact same recovery timeline.

It's to determine what your body needs and progress from there.

But I've already been exercising for years...

This is another one I hear.

You can be incredibly fit and still have areas of your core or pelvic floor that could benefit from more focused work.

You might be lifting weights, running, doing HIIT, or attending fitness classes...

...while still experiencing leaking, heaviness, doming, back discomfort, or simply feeling like your core isn't as strong or coordinated as you'd like it to be.

Being active and having a well-functioning core aren't necessarily the same thing.

Sometimes you don't need to stop everything you're doing.

You simply need to fill in the pieces that were missed.

Where should you start?

Go back to your foundation.

Not because you're a beginner.

And not because your body is fragile.

But because a strong foundation gives you somewhere to build from.

Then progress.

Add resistance.

Lift heavier.

Challenge your core.

The foundational work isn't the destination—it's what helps prepare you for everything that comes next.

And if you're not sure where to begin, that's exactly why I created my FREE Postpartum Core Strength Guide.

It gives you simple breathing, posture, and foundational core exercises you can start incorporating into your routine.

​[GET THE FREE CORE GUIDE]​

Whether you're 8 weeks, 8 months, or 8 years postpartum...

You haven't missed your chance to get stronger. 💛

Leslie
Pre & Postnatal Fitness Coach
Leslie Ann Fitness

💛 Remember...

Recovery isn't about rushing back to where you were. It's about rebuilding your strength from the inside out.