Working Out after Baby: How soon is too soon?

"The researchers noted that while historically much research and medical system focus has been on health during pregnancy, there’s increasing acknowledgment of the connection between postpartum health and long-term health. 

Specifically, 'The postpartum period is now believed to be a unique and critical window of opportunity to identify people at high risk for future chronic disease and to implement early interventions to improve lifelong health.' This brings to mind Registered Dietitian Lily Nichols’ observation in her book, Real Food for Pregnancy, that within 5 years of a gestational diabetes diagnosis, between 30% and 70% of women will go on to be diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes."

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