Hey gorgeous ladies, are you suffering from back pain? Your back is actually crying for help! Please read...

The past few days, I saw many questions related to back pain after C-Section. From what I have learnt from experience and my doctors is that C-Section by itself does not cause back pain. I know even women with normal delivery who suffer from back pain. The most common culprit is often bad posture. Here are some tips to avoid and overcome back pain:

1) Get moving the next day after C-section. Move, move, move! Compulsorily walk after every meal and whenever you are able to. This gets the blood flowing and gas going(wow, that rhymes😁).

2) Drink 3 ltrs. of water. Good for you, and no, it will not bring your tummy out. In fact you will not have gas and aches caused by dehydration after surgery.

3) Stand tall, do not slouch. Chest forward, shoulder rolled back, back straight. Google for Tadaasana or Mountain Pose. Its a basic yoga pose, but, is the key to a good posture while standing.

4) Do not lift anything heavier than your baby till 6 months. Those six months are crucial for your recovery. You can do other house chores, but don't go about rearranging the furniture in your house. Leave that to others.

5) Whenever changing baby's clothes, or doing anything related to baby, keep your back straight, do not bend forward at your waist. Keep baby on a changing table while you are standing, or sit on the bed if baby is on bed, or sit on the floor if baby is on the floor(see image for reference).

6) For breastfeeding, set your comfort nook, with a high back chair, a foot stool, pillow for your back if needed and a sturdy pillow of appropriate height to place baby on. A chair with arm rests is most preferred. While feeding, do not bend towards baby, but pull baby towards you, baby's body facing yours. (See image).

7) To pick anything, including baby, instead of bending at your waist, squat and bend your knees, hold the weight as close to body as possible and lift. Do not lift with stretched out hands.

8) Do pelvic, back and core strengthening exercises, after your doctor gives you the green signal. It is important to discuss with your doctor before starting any exercise program, to understand you have recovered well. Check that you do not have diastasis recti as well. If you are allowed to exercise begin by walking and doing 10 sets of the exercises given in comments section, building up as you gain strength. Also work on eating healthy as weight gain also causes aches and pains.

Wishing you a wonderful and painless motherhood!!!