My Body 1 Week Postpartum + My “Workout Plan”

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024

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  • @RoastedSaltedPeanut
    @RoastedSaltedPeanut 3 роки тому +221

    I have no intentions of ever giving birth but I'm so glad there's someone like Meg who is talking about pregnancy this way. Far too often the only post baby fitness content is how to lose the baby weight.

  • @jmax6160
    @jmax6160 3 роки тому +170

    You look beautiful! I’m not a mom, but as a woman I have so much respect for women who share the normalcy of the post-partum body! You’re a wonderful role model!!

    • @Megsquats
      @Megsquats  3 роки тому +11

      Thank you!

    • @MrsSuziInspirational
      @MrsSuziInspirational 3 роки тому

      Yes having kids natural. I know my stomach. Will hang as struggle with it already but I try and keep. It up x

  • @marije8562
    @marije8562 3 роки тому +105

    I was so confused when you started to talk about exercise so soon after giving birth, but my fears were unfounded. Deep breaths are exercise when you've gone through childbirth -- thanks for even putting that into words 🤗 Hope you are doing wel 🥰💕

  • @larissafauss2579
    @larissafauss2579 3 роки тому +49

    I’m almost 32 weeks pregnant with our third baby. Your tummy will most likely continue to go down. Your body will become stronger and go back together. I always give myself 1 year to get back to “normal”. Your body may be different than before the baby, but it’s not a bad different. It’s just a new normal if that makes sense. Usually my body is back to its pre pregnant size by 9 months postpartum.

    • @danyellejones3187
      @danyellejones3187 3 роки тому +4

      My first child I bounced right back. The second took over a year.

    • @WolfGan0178
      @WolfGan0178 3 роки тому +4

      I only have one daughter, but my labor and delivery was VERY traumatic, almost had to have a section. I couldn't even start basic exercise until I was 8 months postpartum, and my body didn't go back to looking like it did until she was around 15/16 months old. I still have the line that goes from your bellybutton, some diastasis, but I'm finally strong again and she's 18months.

  • @unsolicitedopinions7769
    @unsolicitedopinions7769 3 роки тому +57

    So I’m 8 weeks postpartum and I’m trying to be nice to myself when it comes to working out and getting back to my pre-baby body. Thank you so much for this and the realism. ❤️

  • @maymayrays
    @maymayrays 3 роки тому +47

    I was so interested with how my body morphed after my pregnancies. I took so many nekkid photos of myself just to journal the process 🖤😂 You guys look like you’re thriving - congratulations 🖤🖤🖤

    • @Megsquats
      @Megsquats  3 роки тому +11

      Thank you!’ The body is freaking fascinating (and strange lol)

  • @mitchellgoosen9166
    @mitchellgoosen9166 3 роки тому +11

    Kudos to you for doing an physique update. From what I’ve seen from friends…when you exercise during pregnancy, you’ll get back in shape more easily.
    Precious baby! Enjoy every moment.

  • @missloretta
    @missloretta 3 роки тому +11

    When I was immediately postpartum, it actually helped me to think about not just contracting my pelvic floor but focusing on the upward motion and making my vagina really tall. And that helped everything feel stronger faster.

    • @sakuraesther6309
      @sakuraesther6309 2 роки тому

      Can you please elaborate on the elongating your vagina??

  • @mygymjournal
    @mygymjournal 3 роки тому +23

    Well I'm not yet planning on getting pregnant but I'm definitely buying your program when I am cause no matter how my priorites change during that course of my life, I want to stay being as strong as I can be at what stage I am in. This is amazing what you are doing!

  • @maryssa8593
    @maryssa8593 3 роки тому +4

    After having my third son I was finally aware of DR. I focused on DR exercises I could find on UA-cam as the sole focus of my PP recovery along with yoga and Pilates to ease myself back into weight lifting. I’m no doctor and am just working on my CPT, but I think that a lot of women need to be aware of the issues with distasis recti and what exercises can actually further that issue. I was able to go from 3 finger separation to about a 1. I still have it a little but I think that after three kids it’s kind of normal to a degree. Hope all new mommas out there allow themselves to heal and don’t be afraid to ask for help! ❤️

  • @lizzybennet5726
    @lizzybennet5726 3 роки тому +29

    I didn't even know you were pregnant. Haven't watched your videos in a while. Anyway, congratulations!! Welcome to motherhood.

    • @Megsquats
      @Megsquats  3 роки тому +6

      Thank you so much and welcome back!!

  • @motherhoodinprogress
    @motherhoodinprogress 3 роки тому +6

    The whole process of how bodies change during and after pregnancy (and that includes YEARS after) is so fascinating. I had my first 14 years ago and am now 28weeks pregnant with twins and I'm so curious to see how my body is going to look postpartum compared to the last time considering all the differences between the two pregnancies. Such a cool experience.
    Loved this video so much!

  • @Rhiles44
    @Rhiles44 3 роки тому +10

    I started walking ten days postpartum for 20 mins for a few days and every time I did that my bleeding would amplify so I just stopped altogether and took it as a sign that my body just wasn’t ready for any type of exercise.

  • @Dr.UldenWascht
    @Dr.UldenWascht 3 роки тому +92

    Hope all is well, and more importantly how much can the baby squat? 😏

    • @bezalel5081
      @bezalel5081 3 роки тому +2

      Watch really little kids squat, we're born with perfect form. We get older and lazy then all have bad backs by the time we're 40.
      $1,000,000 says this kid doesn't have that problem 😁

  • @Megan___
    @Megan___ 3 роки тому +5

    I’m currently in the TTC stage and using your Plus+1 programming. I love it, the connection breathing has been difficult but I think I have a decent grip on it. I also have loved all these videos for someone like me who has no idea what to expect from pregnancy, delivery, or post partum. Thanks for being so open and honest with all of us.

  • @nrbeck1
    @nrbeck1 3 роки тому +8

    You look a-okay. Baby to baby it varies. Kid one I looked about like you. Kid two I was waaay bigger at one week. Kid three it was like I didn't have a baby at all. Roll of the dice! I swam, biked, ran, and lifted through all three. Weight gain through pregnancy was wildly different each time too. All was well.

  • @80Demitri
    @80Demitri 3 роки тому +2

    I recommended your channel to my wife and she loves your content. It's hard to find someone that is knowledgeable and down to earth....keep up the good work!

  • @sammybabi
    @sammybabi 3 роки тому +7

    I'm 32 weeks and sooo nervous about my post pregnant body. I've continued with modifications in my workouts throughout my pregnancy

  • @DoctorNicole
    @DoctorNicole 3 роки тому +7

    As a pelvic PT this connection breath (I like to call it belly breathing) is the #1 priority for me and my patients! Love that you’re sharing this information and encouraging starting with the basics and not rushing into anything, but also not doing nothing and expecting to go full blast at 6 weeks! Congrats on your recent birth!

  • @sherryemiller
    @sherryemiller 3 роки тому +3

    I’m 1 year pp. I lost water weight for almost a month. We did lots of walking with the carrier the first 5 weeks because it’s also great for baby’s head control. Congrats!

  • @meganhimes
    @meganhimes 3 роки тому +3

    I am not pregnant nor interested in the near future at all, but Meg I think you underestimate the value of these videos for literally everyone. Pregnancy is such a foreign topic (at least in America) and I literally had no idea about any of the bathroom situations or anything. It makes it a lot less scary with how much you're sharing and how vulnerable you're being saying that you had no idea about some of this stuff either. I love every second of this series and my admiration for your strength just increases with each video🥺

  • @SarahRoseCO10
    @SarahRoseCO10 3 роки тому +2

    Showing the stuff you have in your bathroom and the stuff you've needed post partum was incredibly helpful, thank you!

  • @syleenadawn2038
    @syleenadawn2038 3 роки тому +10

    I remember messaging you on a IG Story when you were asking for suggestions and I mentioned Dermoplast being a must!!! I'm so glad it worked well for you!! The Tucks pads were nice too!

    • @nrbeck1
      @nrbeck1 3 роки тому +3

      Tucks pads and peri bottles! I busted them out again after an ironman chafe mishap 🤣🤣

  • @sarahkercheval8964
    @sarahkercheval8964 2 роки тому +2

    Your baby is so cute!! Congrats to your little family!
    I just started in my workout journey and I really wish I had been this fit before I had my kids! It will be much easier for you to bounce back then if you were out of shape 👍❤️ so good job!

  • @arshvirsingh6161
    @arshvirsingh6161 3 роки тому +3

    We need more videos like this. Real shit.

  • @wondawomenluvsupaman
    @wondawomenluvsupaman 3 роки тому +5

    Meg are you wearing any type of tummy compression? After I gave birth the nurses told me to wear compression style shorts that came up to the belly, basically like spanks. They also gave me a band for my belly, they said it was to make sure all the organs went back in the right place.

  • @ManuelaParisi
    @ManuelaParisi 10 місяців тому

    Wow, I didn’t know you before but I could deeply relate with the internal self talk about bouncing back to myself, to the things that “make me, me” and not to be seeing by others like “less than”. I couldn’t put it into words but hearing you made so much sense, so thanks for being vulnerable and opening this space for dialogue

  • @lotchenpotchen2997
    @lotchenpotchen2997 3 роки тому +1

    I am not getting pregnant anytime soon, but I am planning on getting pregnant in a few years and all of your video's and updates definetely make me less scared. Thanks Meg, keep on doing what you're doing ❤

  • @Realmomsmith
    @Realmomsmith 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you for sharing and talking about all of this. It’s nice to get a small idea of what to expect!

  • @ASMRKay_
    @ASMRKay_ 2 роки тому

    8 months pregnant with my first and your pregnancy videos have been giving me such peace of mind ❤️

  • @nikkisix3571
    @nikkisix3571 3 роки тому +1

    You are absolutely glowing! Congratulations on your new gift. ❤

  • @Voidrunner01
    @Voidrunner01 3 роки тому +4

    As someone who's a father with a background in medicine, this is good stuff. The honesty that you're displaying about this is VERY much appreciated.

  • @xamilamoves
    @xamilamoves 3 роки тому +1

    I LOVE that you are so humble and human I will continue to follow your progress 💕 Congrats on your adorable baby ❤

  • @KarenReep
    @KarenReep 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this video! I’m three weeks postpartum after a c-section, it’s been rough. I can’t wait to get active again. You look great, congrats!

  • @Jvigil331
    @Jvigil331 3 роки тому +3

    Omg💕 congratulations ❣️ welcome to the world little one❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

  • @TheConstellationWatcher
    @TheConstellationWatcher 3 роки тому +3

    So excited for this nice to c u back

  • @eartht0erika
    @eartht0erika 3 роки тому

    WELCOME TO THE WORLD BABY EMMY!! YOUR MAMA IS THE COOLEST MOST BADASS HUMAN AND YOU'RE SO LUCKY TO HAVE HER! Love and light to yall 💛💕

  • @clarisapaulin6749
    @clarisapaulin6749 3 роки тому

    Thank you Meg for always being transparent. All of the info is so helpful! I feel like I'll be so much more prepared!! Prayers for continued recovery!

  • @Tezah89
    @Tezah89 3 роки тому

    I have a almost 16 year old and 8 year old. I wasn’t into
    Fitness or body anything with my first and I was working out, latest dropped a ton of weight and eating clean with my 2nd. I wish I had this series after having my kiddos. Good Job mama and congratulations again 🎊🎉💕

  • @cindysmallwood5961
    @cindysmallwood5961 3 роки тому

    I just wanted to tell you how much I have enjoyed your videos. I just discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago and I am learning so much. I am not a power lifter or body builder but I do want to do make the most of my time at the gym and use proper form, learn new things to try. Your videos are engaging, educational and you are fun to watch- love your cute personality. Thank you for sharing your expertise. And congratulations on your baby.

  • @anthonyproffitt5341
    @anthonyproffitt5341 3 роки тому +1

    Adorable. I love babies. You look great and think the information you have made available will help a lot of women.

  • @katebruno9255
    @katebruno9255 3 роки тому

    Such great content - love that you mentioned body checking isn’t always healthy but that you’re confident. It’s great seeing your confidence grow and mommy heart soaring. Congrats!

  • @reverethepatriot1776
    @reverethepatriot1776 3 роки тому +7

    The best thing I ever did with both of my postpartum care was to wear a postpartum girdle, it helped me feel so supported. I had 2 c sections but they are the best, anyone knows how your abdomen feels like jelly for a while haha

    • @missloretta
      @missloretta 3 роки тому +1

      Yes I had compression underwear and it feels awesome to have something to help keep your guts together.

    • @maryssa8593
      @maryssa8593 3 роки тому +1

      I found one and loved it! It made me feel strong when I knew I wasn’t quite as strong as I’d used to be lol

  • @alicelopez901
    @alicelopez901 3 роки тому +1

    Meg, you're such an inspiration. Im a year postpartum and struggling with diastasis recti. Can you show us exercises to fix it and which to avoid?
    Thanks, congratulations 💝✨

  • @NotThatDeep
    @NotThatDeep Рік тому

    Thank you so much for sharing. This helps me more than you can imagine. You are helping many ppl for sure!

  • @templefuel5408
    @templefuel5408 3 роки тому +1

    I love your lil family . Congratulations on everything 🥰

  • @priscillacharris1771
    @priscillacharris1771 3 роки тому

    Thank you!, Thank you! Thank you! for being so real and showing us how normally the postpartum stage looks like, and yes it is healthy that you show us women and everyone that this is the normal body recovery process of a woman's body after giving birth, you don't have any idea how positive and happy this video made me feel. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Meg! and by the way you look BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! OMG!

  • @JoseCruz-qg1oc
    @JoseCruz-qg1oc 3 роки тому +4

    Congratulations on the addition to your new familia! Hopefully he'll be squatting deadlifting and bench pressing soon?

    • @JoseCruz-qg1oc
      @JoseCruz-qg1oc 3 роки тому +1

      Correction on my previous post she not he she will be powerlifting soon

    • @Megsquats
      @Megsquats  3 роки тому +3

      I return to light resistance training around 7-8 weeks postpartum. Will share as I go - but that’s the plan assuming I continue healing like I am!

  • @X3RUBIM
    @X3RUBIM 3 роки тому

    Congratulations Megan!!! All the best of wishes for you and your family.

  • @meriellefrivaldo7368
    @meriellefrivaldo7368 2 роки тому

    Going through postpartum weight loss is hard! Incorporating my normal workout routine after birth is hard since I found myself so weak even after a month already. I found acv gummies to help with my energy and bloating and the one that worked so well for me is the one from baby blues. Lifesaver indeed!

  • @Sabrina-wt6bc
    @Sabrina-wt6bc 3 роки тому

    This is awesome! I have 4 children (we are done having kiddos) and wish there was this much info available when I first had them.

  • @brittanymcdaniel4335
    @brittanymcdaniel4335 2 роки тому +1

    Ohhhh, Meg 😍 you are so beautiful, mama! Been watching you for years now and it’s so cool seeing your baby!!!!!

  • @dhall75608
    @dhall75608 3 роки тому

    I used both their dermaplast and the earth mamma. I put the earth mamma in the fridge and it helped soooo much! Congrats!

  • @ecj272
    @ecj272 3 роки тому

    Congratulations! Glad you are both healthy which is what matters most! Look forward to seeing your progress👍🏼

  • @coreychatman6332
    @coreychatman6332 3 роки тому +3

    Love your outfit and your baby. Thanks for sharing this girl.

  • @CandymofoRockets
    @CandymofoRockets 3 роки тому

    Congratulations you look great!!!! Postpartum was pretty mellow for me but I love how you’re normalizing how the body changes. My core is still pretty weak no matter how much I train sadly.

  • @HappyIsTerri
    @HappyIsTerri 3 роки тому +3

    Great video, Meg!!! You and your baby are so awesome! Do you mind sharing what cream you used before and after pregnancy on your belly? Your skin looks amazing!

    • @loveb55
      @loveb55 3 роки тому +1

      Hi! She has shared about this on her Instagram. She shared the lotions she uses, nothing special. She also talked about how stretch marks are mostly genetic.

    • @HappyIsTerri
      @HappyIsTerri 3 роки тому +2

      @@loveb55 thanks! I don't have Instagram but good to know.

    • @Megsquats
      @Megsquats  3 роки тому +3

      No research supports that any one product or ingredient is helpful! Just whatever moisturizer you like!

  • @gotteskind_7
    @gotteskind_7 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for sharing this with us! I'm expecting in January and this will be of great help to mentally prepare with how my body is going to change. You rock, Meg.🤗💕

  • @ntokozomkhabela1501
    @ntokozomkhabela1501 3 роки тому +4

    Love the T-shirts👌🏾

  • @susanholl5994
    @susanholl5994 3 роки тому +1

    Cool. I wish this program existed when I had my 3 kids. Had to get back in shape 3 times, largely by winging it and making mistakes.

  • @laurenjoy2045
    @laurenjoy2045 3 роки тому +3

    Hey Meg! Thanks for the great content. Would you mind linking the postpartum undies you liked? I’m about 6 weeks behind you and love all of the advice!!

    • @Megsquats
      @Megsquats  3 роки тому

      Womens Panties, Soft Cotton Solid... www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q3D3YB9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

    • @Megsquats
      @Megsquats  3 роки тому

      Thank you!!!

    • @laurenjoy2045
      @laurenjoy2045 3 роки тому

      Thanks!!!!!

  • @dmifranco
    @dmifranco 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulations! Beautiful baby! 🎉

  • @alexandrabrown8566
    @alexandrabrown8566 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats she's beautiful! Where you able to train in the first trimester? I'm struggling but really want to keep active x

  • @joslynmedina930
    @joslynmedina930 3 роки тому

    Why do I want to cry. Extremely happy for you ❤️

  • @kaceystewart5049
    @kaceystewart5049 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing Meg. You are awesome to share this with us. May God bless you and your family :)

  • @MrsSuziInspirational
    @MrsSuziInspirational 3 роки тому

    We can always work on our body and I want kids I know. In have to work on self confidence as my body will change big time and natural beauty is key and you still look. Good and strong x

  • @crimsonfalcon07
    @crimsonfalcon07 3 роки тому

    Congratulations! Nice to see some healthier discussion of this topic than the usual.

  • @lindsayfo7347
    @lindsayfo7347 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing! I love seeing someone being realistic!

  • @fr3agy
    @fr3agy 3 роки тому

    You look GREAT!!! I hope you feel great as well ❤️❤️❤️

  • @seewhatisee7427
    @seewhatisee7427 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful meg congratulations 🎉😊🤭🤗 I didn’t know u were with child lol so happy for u and u look great 👍🏽

  • @Sylencer1982
    @Sylencer1982 3 роки тому

    Missed the last one!
    Congrats on the kiddo!

  • @Jvigil331
    @Jvigil331 3 роки тому

    Omg❣️ thank you so much for sharing your beautiful family ❤️💕

  • @shaunah.creations9233
    @shaunah.creations9233 3 роки тому +4

    Congratulations and you look beautiful ❤️

  • @somesortofdeliciousbiscuit3704
    @somesortofdeliciousbiscuit3704 3 роки тому

    I found incontinence pants a game changer - they are comfortable if you've torn and good for keeping pads and dressing in place and you can be sure they won't leak - seems you have the same idea.

  • @angelamcpherson498
    @angelamcpherson498 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing your journey!

  • @MLSwann
    @MLSwann 3 роки тому

    This stuff is awesome I want to archive it for when I have children!!!

  • @TheZAMFam
    @TheZAMFam 3 роки тому +2

    Girl I’m almost 9 months post with my 3 baby and I haven’t gotten back in shape…sad story is that I used to be a personal trainer and I can’t get myself back :(

    • @RoastedSaltedPeanut
      @RoastedSaltedPeanut 3 роки тому +5

      You're a mom! You have another life to take care of. I hope I'm not crossing a line here but you shouldn't put pressure on yourself to get back to your pre baby body. Your body created a human being, it should be admired for what it created and nurtured rather than stifled for not looking like it did before. The pressure society puts on women is obscene.

    • @casy6203
      @casy6203 3 роки тому +2

      You have birthed three babies! Your body created life again and again! Please be kind to yourself. You are raising three human beings! You are where you need to be🌈❤

    • @TheZAMFam
      @TheZAMFam 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much ladies…I just started a UA-cam channel…would gladly Appreciate it if you subscribed, if not it’s ok…but thank you.

  • @skinnybitch30
    @skinnybitch30 3 роки тому

    I have five kids, and the belly going back to normal takes the longest. If you think about it, out entire insides were pushed up into our rib cage. You look amazing mamma!!

  • @damianstarks3338
    @damianstarks3338 3 роки тому +1

    Great video as always.

  • @slapdashdigo6758
    @slapdashdigo6758 3 роки тому +1

    Meg you’re cool af

  • @jakelinjae3672
    @jakelinjae3672 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulations 💕

  • @InteliDey
    @InteliDey 3 роки тому

    Awww....great to see Little Meg, the future strength athlete! Whoop whoop

  • @dessiemason2365
    @dessiemason2365 3 роки тому +1

    The diapers are seriously the best 🤣 always my number 1 recommendation to new moms

  • @NZGEEK
    @NZGEEK 3 роки тому

    Congratulations ! All the best to parenthood !

  • @nargesalove228
    @nargesalove228 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulations!

  • @annala2956
    @annala2956 3 роки тому

    Congratulations! She's a beautiful baby.💟

  • @CoolInOlympia
    @CoolInOlympia 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful, healthy little baby!

  • @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power
    @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 3 роки тому +4

    Freckles on fleek 😋

  • @salusa_secundus
    @salusa_secundus 3 роки тому

    What!! Didn’t realize this! Congrats!

  • @littleflor2975
    @littleflor2975 3 роки тому

    I slimmed down pretty quick after giving birth ( couple of months, not days!!) and was told by all the older women around me that it was because I was breast feeding

  • @berityoung9307
    @berityoung9307 3 роки тому

    You are awesome! This is so helpful!!

  • @cherithrasher30
    @cherithrasher30 3 роки тому

    Wow! You were prescribed hydrocodone? They sent me home with ibuprofen and senna only. Senna is a stool stimulator. It made me cramp up sometimes in my stomach but it helped keep stool moving along so I wouldn't get constipated. Although it didn't really work that well lol. After a couple days of walking around some, I regulated on my own again. Also, I hated the dermaplast. It actually stung for me. But I might be allergic to "cain" pain killers (benzocain, novocain, lidocaine, even the epidural gave me some issues)

  • @perumina
    @perumina 3 роки тому

    are you wearing a faja? its supposed to help with DR...i didnt wear mine consistently after my first but will be in a few months after we deliver my first boy! i think its best to wear it asap as your body is still so elastic..i had an 8lb+ and had a big bump too

  • @redmaurice73
    @redmaurice73 3 роки тому +3

    Hi, Madame you are always beautiful and cher in and out Your spirit is magico i support you forever and i salute you to ITALY TAKE CARE Maurizio. Very happy for Your baby, compliments.

  • @annhope7760
    @annhope7760 3 роки тому

    Very interesting videos. So happy for you.

  • @je9417
    @je9417 3 роки тому

    Great content! - sincere question though: when developing or considering a pre-natal or post-partum workout program, how do you measure recovery time in conjunction with the increased "healing/building" time/energy/resources a pre- or post-baby body needs? What metrics are used to determine what resources are required by the body in a pre- and post-natal context?

  • @diananguyen4886
    @diananguyen4886 3 роки тому

    Take time to get back to normal because right now Water and air you look amazing 👍🏻💪🏻

  • @wondawomenluvsupaman
    @wondawomenluvsupaman 3 роки тому

    A good idea for the meal thing is also gifting hello fresh gift cards or asking for them in the registry

  • @cinderellasCurse
    @cinderellasCurse 3 роки тому

    Love this, so informative

  • @snes06
    @snes06 3 роки тому

    Absolutely Amazing!!! She's beautiful (baby) and of course mommy too!