[Physical activity recommended in the early postpartum period].

Despite the growing emphasis on the need for pregnant women to keep an appropriate level of physical activity, less attention is devoted to the aspects associated with physical activity after childbirth. Physical activity is indicated in the postpartum period, and properly targeted and practiced exercises promote faster regression of the changes in body caused by childbearing. However, the possibilities to undertake physical activity at this time, especially at the first days of puerperium, are very limited. This paper presents the principles of undertaking physical activity in the early puerperium period. Exercises aimed at preventing the effects of immobilization, especially venous thrombosis, and the rules of early mobilization in the postpartum period are described. Special attention is paid to transverse abdominal muscle training, and to the correct activation of pelvic floor muscles.