and I once was in your shoes…
In 2009, I became a doctor in physical therapy. This is where I developed a passion for women’s health and specifically, pregnancy and postpartum wellness.
After combining my knowledge of the human body and my own experience of giving birth to four children, I knew that I could help other women who desperately needed guidance as they navigated their months during postpartum recovery.
Since I have started sharing my knowledge, I am overwhelmed at the scope of how my postpartum education has positively impacted thousands of women.
When I first became pregnant in 2012, I knew I could stay fit during all three trimesters, but felt almost clueless and concerned with how to exercise after giving birth.
I had no guidance from family members, friends, nurses or doctors on how to prepare for the “4th trimester”. You can imagine my shock and sense of hopelessness after giving birth to my first daughter when I realized the pregnant “mommy pooch” was still there. I wanted it gone and quickly!
I learned so much during my postpartum recovery and don’t want another woman feeling lost and hopeless like I did.
After going through this tough time, I decided to use my physical therapy background and knowledge of the human body to develop a 12 week exercise program.
My goal was to educate moms in postpartum recovery on when to exercise, how to exercise safely and the most effective way to restore their core.
My plan and techniques are proven; they were successful for me during all four of my postpartum recoveries. Within 4 months postpartum, I had my pre-pregnancy body back, and I felt confident and healthy.
The biggest lesson I learned through my postpartum process is that you don’t have to settle for a mediocre body after giving birth. You have the strength to succeed, and in this simple 12 week program I am going to show you how to get your pre-pregnancy body back.
You stopped wondering “Will my body ever feel normal again?”—because it finally does
Your postpartum belly was firmer, flatter, and no longer holding you back
You finally ditched the postpartum pooch and felt confident in your clothes
You had the strength and energy to keep up with mom life—without the aches and pains
You had a simple, proven plan designed by a physical therapist and mom of four, helping you feel strong, capable, and empowered again
This eBook is a Godsend to any new busy mom looking to get her postpartum recovery off to the right start! Especially if you are looking to get back into working out postpartum this book will teach you how to do it the right way! If you jump back into exercise too quickly after having a baby you can easily incur injury or make residual symptoms of pregnancy like DR even worse! Dr. Jena goes into so much detail in this book about proper postpartum recovery. She starts you from the time of having your baby and walks you through exactly how to best recover your core to once again get a flat belly postpartum step by step. Postpartum recovery is a marathon, not a sprint and Dr. Jena knows exactly how to approach it as such. Her gentle exercises are extremely detailed and aid in strengthening you as a new mom from the inside out. I was so surprised that when beginning with some of the abdominal bracing exercises at the very beginning of her program that seem so easy while doing them, that I was actually sore (good exercise sore) the next day! Revealing to me how much the stretching of carrying a baby had weakened my muscles postpartum, and how deeply you truly need to strengthen yourself before progressing to more difficult workouts. This program walks you through postpartum abdominal repair step-by-step to do just that. From a very specific gentle and progressive exercise routine, to how to best adjust to the strenuous new physical positions of motherhood (like postural suggestions for the hours of breastfeeding you are suddenly thrown into). This eBook covers it all! Within only 12 weeks “Postpartum Ab Rehab” will have strengthened your core so deeply that your body will be ready to tackle any exercise routine! Thank you for this wonderful program Dr. Jena!
1. Delivery Day
2. Postpartum – Day 2
3. Home Sweet Home
4. Posture During Baby Care
5. Exercise During The 6 Week Wait
6. Brief Anatomy Lesson Of The Abs
7. First Postpartum Exercise – Abdominal Bracing
8. Monitor Your Tolerance and Progress
9. How To Incorporate Ab Bracing Into Your Everyday Life
10. Abdominal Bracing With Alternating Arms
11. Abdominal Bracing With Alternating Legs
12. Abdominal Bracing With Alternating Arms and Legs
13. Abdominal Bracing With Alternating Heel Slides
14. Abdominal Bracing With Alternating Bridge
15. Abdominal Bracing With Alternating Straight Leg Raise
16. Abdominal Bracing With Alternating Bridge + Leg Raise
17. Progressing Through Stage 2
18. Abdominal Bracing With Bicycle
19. Abdominal Bracing With Double Leg Lowers
20. Crunches
21. Mountain Climbers
22. Planks
23. Side Planks
24. The Possibilities Are Endless
25. Diet and Nutrition
26. Postpartum Belly Wraps
27. Diastasis Recti
28. C-Sections
29. The Big Take Away
The Master Package
Postpartum Ab Rehab
Over 120 pages of expert medical advice including a 12 week restorative ab program to safely and effectively flatten your postpartum belly.
Includes PDF eBook, 14 Printables that include Cheat Sheets, Calendars and Program Charts, Private Facebook Group Access plus 14 Step-By-Step Video Tutorials.
Step-by-Step Program Outline, Charts, Calendars, and Cheat Sheets
14 pages of printables outlining the program + cheat sheets and calendars to keep you on track and finish the program with success!
Access To Private Facebook Group
A personalized mentorship group with enthusiastic, helpful and like-minded new moms + guidance, medical tips and advice from a physical therapist.
14 Step-by-Step Instructional Video Tutorials
1. Abdominal Bracing
2. Abdominal Bracing with Alternating Arms
3. Abdominal Bracing with Alternating Legs
4. Abdominal Bracing with Alternating Arms and Legs
5. Abdominal Bracing with Heel Slides
6. Abdominal Bracing with Bridge
7. Abdominal Bracing with Straight Leg Raise
8. Abdominal Bracing with Bridge + Straight Leg Raise
9. Abdominal Bracing with Bicycle
10. Abdominal Bracing with Double Leg Lowers
11. Crunches and Modified Crunches
12. Mountain Climbers and Modified Mountain Climbers
13. Planks and Modified Planks
14. Side Planks and Modified Side Planks
The Advanced Package
Postpartum Ab Rehab
Over 120 pages of expert medical advice including a 12 week restorative ab program to safely and effectively flatten your postpartum belly.
Includes PDF eBook, 14 Printables that include Cheat Sheets, Calendars and Program Charts plus Private Facebook Group Access.
Step-by-Step Program Outline, Charts, Calendars, and Cheat Sheets
14 pages of printables outlining the program + cheat sheets and calendars to keep you on track and finish the program with success!
Access To Private Facebook Group
A personalized mentorship group with enthusiastic, helpful and like-minded new moms + guidance, medical tips and advice from a physical therapist.
The Starter Package
Postpartum Ab Rehab
Over 120 pages of expert medical advice including a 12 week restorative ab program to safely and effectively flatten your postpartum belly.
Includes PDF eBook, 14 Printables that include Cheat Sheets, Calendars and Program Charts plus Private Facebook Group Access.
Dr. Jena Bradley’s Postpartum Ab Rehab is one of the most informative core rehab guides I’ve seen! As a currently pregnant mama, I’m looking forward to using this guide to help strengthen and rehabilitate my core after my baby is born. The guide is not only a 12-week rehab program, but it also goes into tremendous details to help you better understand your core, it’s role in pregnancy/birth and the postpartum changes you can expect to experience AND the rehab work it takes for restoration. I cannot say enough great things about this guide and I’m looking forward to putting it all into action here soon. 🙂
This Postpartum Ab Rehab Book is amazing! Dr. Jena does such a great job of breaking down each step from day of delivery to beyond your 6 week check up. The nerd in me even loves the little pockets of anatomy lessons throughout. The exercises she gives, the pictures, and worksheets she includes are all so helpful with postpartum recovery because we all know postpartum recovery can take forever if not done right the first time.
Yes you can! In the book, my 12 week exercise program begins at 6 weeks postpartum, but you can start anytime during your postpartum recovery. I recommend starting at the 6 week mark, but if you happen to get your hands on the book a bit late, it’s ok, simply start the program as soon as you can. You’ll see amazing results no matter how far along you are in your postpartum recovery.
If you have the opportunity, I recommend you start reading the book during pregnancy. Once your baby arrives, your time will be consumed with changing diapers, feedings and rocking your baby to sleep. It is helpful to be proactive and read as much as you can during pregnancy so you have an expectation of what’s to come. You can also read it during postpartum recovery, that way you will work day-by-day through the book. Either way, the book is designed for postpartum recovery at any stage.
First, I recommend that you get your doctor’s approval before beginning an exercise program if you recently had a C-section or if you suspect you have Diastasis Recti. Show your doctor this website describing the book and the program. Ask your healthcare provider if you are cleared to do it . Depending on the severity of your condition and other factors, only your doctor can determine what’s best for you.
The Starter Package
is for you if:
You want the basics; the book alone is all you need.
You are a quick learner and don’t need guided explanation of the exercises through a video series.
You may not need the “extras” (printables, cheat sheets and calendars) because you can easily keep up with the program using your own resources for tracking progress.
The Master Package
is for you if:
You want to take advantage of all Postpartum Ab Rehab has to offer.
You want to use the video series to motivate you to do the exercises and you want to learn the correct exercise form.
You know the importance of being organized and keeping track of your progress with printables and cheat sheets because they will help you stay focused through the program.
You will benefit from being part of a Facebook mentorship group full of other moms who are going through the same recovery process. You are also eager to have access to the guidance and expertise of Dr. Jena Bradley.
The Advanced Package
is for you if:
You are primarily interested in the printables, worksheets, cheat sheets and calendars to keep track of your progress as you move through the program.
You like having access to resources that are convenient and time saving.
You feel confident in your ability to keep up with a new workout routine and you don’t feel the need to watch instructional videos.
You know there is value in a Facebook mentorship group with other postpartum moms who are going through the program at the same time. You are also eager to have access to the guidance and expertise of Dr. Jena Bradley.
You’ve taken care of everyone else—now it’s time to take care of YOU.
Grab your copy today and start your journey to a stronger, healthier you!
The Master Package
Postpartum Ab Rehab
Step-by-Step Program Outline, Charts, Calendars, and Cheat Sheets
Access To Private Facebook Group
14 Step-by-Step Instructional Video Tutorials
The Advanced Package
Postpartum Ab Rehab
Step-by-Step Program Outline, Charts, Calendars, and Cheat Sheets
Access To Private Facebook Group
The Starter Package
Postpartum Ab Rehab