The postpartum period for any women is a very critical time for new mothers, both physically and mentally. Physical recovery plays a very important role particularly in core strength for overall wellbeing function and recovery. This aim of this study is to explore the effect of core strengthening exercises during postpartum period for physical and mental wellbeing, with inclusion criteria focusing on women who had normal deliveries and are under 30 years of age. As qualitative methods are applied in this research, including interviews and focus groups. here, we explore the experiences of new mothers engaging in a structured core strengthening program for extended period. Results suggested that such core strengthening exercises positively influence not only physical recovery, such as improved posture and reduced lower back pain, but also contribute to mental well-being by enhancing confidence, reducing anxiety, and promoting a positive body image. A total 50 women, under the age of 30 and six months postpartum following normal vaginal deliveries. After interview-based questions, we assess weak core muscle after post-delivery then provide supervised core strengthening exercises three times a week for 12 weeks, each session last for 30 minutes. Exercise includes Pelvic tilts Planks Leg raise Bridge exercise Abdominal crunches. This study shows, after 12 weeks 0f core strengthening exercise regime women shows significant improvement in postpartum recovery with benefits extending both physical and mental recovery.
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