Postnatal Recovery: First Steps
A gentle starting point for postnatal recovery
Free digital guide · Instant download
Your body has done something extraordinary. This free guide offers a calm, compassionate introduction to postnatal recovery. It is designed to help you slow down, reconnect with your body and begin with clarity rather than pressure.
Postnatal recovery is not about ‘getting your body back’. It is about restoring connection, control and confidence at a pace that respects what you’ve been through.
Wherever you are in your postnatal journey, it is never too late to begin.
Inside the guide
- What postnatal recovery really means
- The realities of recovery after birth
- Core principles that support long-term healing
- A simple, breath-led practice to reconnect with your body
- Guidance on listening to your body and doing less when needed
No equipment. No workouts. No pressure.
Who it’s for
For anyone postpartum who wants a gentle, low-pressure place to start — now or months or years after birth.
What this guide is not
This is not a structured exercise programme and does not replace medical advice.
If you’re looking for guided exercises or a progressive plan, explore Postnatal recovery: movement foundations or Postnatal recovery: week by week.
Format
- Digital PDF
- Instant download
- Read on phone, tablet or desktop
About Wild Mama
Wild Mama creates evidence-informed, compassionate movement resources for pregnancy, postnatal recovery and motherhood — without ‘bounce back’ narratives or unrealistic expectations.