The exhaustion. The pressure to “bounce back” when all you want is to feel like yourself again. The quiet worry every time you sneeze, jump, or laugh too hard.
Your pelvic floor carried a lot. It deserves a gentle, guided way back — not a rushed one.
Hormone Exercise offers a structured return to movement centred on exactly this area, helping you rebuild strength and reconnect with your body at your own pace.
This depends on your birth and your recovery. Many women are cleared at their postnatal check-up, and it can take longer after a caesarean birth or a complicated delivery. Speak to your doctor, midwife or a pelvic health physiotherapist before starting, and begin gently. There is no rush, and every body recovers at its own pace.
Pregnancy and birth place a lot of load on the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. Gentle, structured movement can help rebuild pelvic and core strength, support circulation in the pelvic area, and ease tension in the hips and lower back. Regular movement can also support mood and energy during a demanding time, and hormones are still adjusting after birth.
Gentle movement is generally considered beneficial after birth, but the right timing depends on your recovery. Get clearance from your doctor or midwife first, especially after a caesarean birth, tearing or any complications.
The practice is focused on the pelvic area and is designed to build gentle strength and circulation there. It supports recovery.
Yes, gentle exercise is generally fine while breastfeeding. Drink enough water, eat well, and stop if you feel unwell.
Stop and get medical advice if you have heavy or increasing bleeding, pain, a feeling of heaviness or bulging in the pelvic area, leaking urine that gets worse, or a visible bulge or “doming” along the middle of your tummy.
Hormone Exercise is a recreational movement practice, not a medical treatment, diagnosis, or therapy. It does not replace professional healthcare and makes no guarantee of a specific health outcome. If you have a diagnosed condition — including fibroids, adenomyosis, or endometriosis with bowel or deep involvement — please speak with your doctor about what’s right for you. Not practised during pregnancy or heavy bleeding.