Home > Body > Health > Soothing Stretches for New Mums Post author By The Mum Club Post date 4 September 2023 Soothing Stretches for New Mums The Mum Club4 September 2023 Relieve sore shoulders and improve posture with this simple yoga flow. A 20-minute simple yoga flow for nursing mums This gentle flow is full of great stretches that help with posture and relieve sore back and shoulders. Whether you’re breastfeeding or nursing your baby from a bottle, you will still experience tension and possibly pain in these areas from all the lifting and time you spend supporting them while they feed. This effortless flow features gentle twists and stretches that anyone can follow. Just make sure you’ve had the go-ahead from your doctor. When to do it… We suggest doing this before bed but it’s a great healer to do at any time of the day. If you have Diastasis Recti… Candace says, “Avoid plank and even low lunge if you notice any coning in your abdomen. If you see this happening, firmly hug your belly back towards your spine and slowly come out of the pose, gently resting like a child’s pose, or stay in downward dog until the next movement begins.” Tags breastfeeding, stretch, yoga The Mum Club4 September 2023 ← The Hotlist – The Best Things to Do in September → The Best Face Sprays for Hot or Tired Skin Based on what you love Related articles Mum Guilt: Why We Need To Let That Sh*t Go! Read More 10 Things To Know About Having A Toddler Read More What To Pack In Your Hospital Bag. Read More