New mums advised to do two hours of vigorous exercise a week to reduce health risks

A new study found that taking a brisk walk twice a week can reduce the risk of depression, lower back pain, and cholesterol levels in new mothers. The British Journal of Sports Medicine recommends at least two hours of moderate or vigorous exercise per week in the first three months postpartum, along with muscle strengthening workouts and pelvic floor muscle training to prevent urinary incontinence. Experts stress the importance of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep in the first year after childbirth to improve overall health and well-being.

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