Your Body Just Did Something Amazing; Here’s How to Care for It

Kritie Alicea • June 4, 2025

Okay, first off, let’s take a moment to acknowledge the incredible thing you just did: you brought a human into the world. Whether you had a birth plan that went exactly as expected or one that detoured into the unexpected, the result is still the same: your body just accomplished something absolutely amazing. And now? Now it’s time to care for you.

But let’s be real. Postpartum life can feel like a whirlwind. Between sleepless nights, endless feeding sessions (regardless of how you choose to feed your baby), healing bodies (regardless of how your body birthed your baby), and the emotional rollercoaster of new motherhood, it can be hard to find your footing. It’s easy to put yourself last on the to-do list. And in fact, we have seen SO MANY moms put themselves as the last priority

When Guilt and Exhaustion Tag Team

I bet there are days when you stare at the yoga mat tucked in the corner of the room while bouncing your baby, and you’re wondering if you’ll ever manage to move her body again. You probably feel pulled in every direction, with guilt whispering in one ear and exhaustion shouting in the other.

Sound familiar?

So many moms have told us similar stories: "I want to feel strong again, but I don’t even know where to start." Or, "I know I should take care of myself, but there’s just no time."

Here’s the truth: You don’t need hours at the gym. You don’t need to "bounce back." You just need a moment. A moment to breathe. To stretch. To move. To reconnect with the body that carried you through the marathon of pregnancy and childbirth.

Enter: The ABCs of Postnatal Fitness

At ABC Fit Collective, we focus on Alignment, Breath, and Core (the ABCs). These aren’t just buzzwords; they’re the foundation of a safe, effective, feel good movement for moms.

  • Alignment helps you move better and feel more balanced, especially as your posture shifts during and after pregnancy.
  • Breath reconnects you with your core and helps regulate your nervous system (hello, calm!).
  • Core work goes far beyond crunches—we help you rebuild your core strength from the inside out.

We are so passionate about creating movement that is made explicitly for motherhood that we actually created a Virtual Gym for the everyday movement - short, effective workouts you can do in your living room, between naps, or while the baby kicks happily on a play mat nearby. It’s fitness that meets you exactly where you are. 

5 Ways to Care for Your Amazing Body (Starting Now)

Ready to take that first step back into movement? Here are five ways to honor and care for your postpartum body:

  • Start Small and Gentle
    Think stretches, deep breathing, and light mobility work. Your body is healing, and slow is smart. Our Core Restore series in the Virtual Gym is a perfect place to begin.

  • Breathe Like You Mean It
    Deep, diaphragmatic breathing isn’t just relaxing, it’s restorative. It helps reconnect your core and pelvic floor while calming your mind.
  • Hydrate and Fuel Up
    It’s easy to forget yourself when you’re caring for a tiny human, but staying hydrated and eating nourishing foods makes a huge difference in your energy and recovery
  • Set Tiny, Achievable Goals
    Instead of aiming for 60-minute workouts, try 10 minutes of intentional movement. Fit movement into your life in ways you enjoy and don’t stress about getting back to “before.”
  • Celebrate the Wins (Even the Small Ones)
    Did you get through a 15-minute workout? Stretch for five minutes before bed? That’s amazing. Every little bit adds up.

You Deserve This

Mama, your body just did something extraordinary. Now it’s your turn to feel strong, supported, and empowered. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. With ABC Fit Collective, you have a team that gets it - because we are you.

If you want to try out the Virtual Gym, take advantage of our 5-day free trial. Start with just 10 minutes a day and see how far you can go.

Let’s do this together.

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