Safe Return to Lifting Weights After Baby

Written By Julia Connor

Picking up a barbell, carrying your toddler, or even lifting groceries requires coordination between your core and pelvic floor. After pregnancy, these systems often need retraining before you’re ready to return to heavier loads.

Signs You’re Not Ready Yet

  • Leaking urine with exertion

  • Core doming or bulging

  • Pain or heaviness in the pelvis

How Pelvic Floor PT Helps

At Connect PT in Orlando, we assess your readiness and guide you step-by-step. With breathwork, core strengthening, and gradual load training, you’ll return to lifting safely and confidently — without setbacks.

Julia Connor
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