Physical activity goals

For most healthy women, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity — preferably spread throughout the week — after pregnancy. Consider these guidelines:

• Take time to warm up and cool down.
• Begin slowly and increase your pace gradually.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Wear a supportive bra, and wear nursing pads if you're breast-feeding in case your breasts leak.
• Stop exercising if you feel pain.