Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep Throughout the First Year Postpartum Source: Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology; Medically Reviewed by Dr Toni Hazell

Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep Throughout the First Year Postpartum Source: Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology; Medically Reviewed by Dr Toni Hazell https://reference.medscape.com/cc2/p10/guideline-essentials-2025-canadian-society-exercise-2025a1000852?ecd=WNL_drugguide_260204_MSCPREF_obgyn_etid8076355&uac=148436CN&impID=8076355 In 2025, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) published a guideline on physical activity throughout the first year postpartum.[1] This concise Medscape guideline summary provides evidence-based recommendations for healthcare providers, exercise professionals, and postpartum people to optimise lifelong health through physical activity, with reference to other key guidance on this topic.[2][3][4][5] The guideline is intended for postpartum people who do not present with contraindications that would prevent them from engaging in MVPA following childbirth, and is relevant to those who have recently given birth irrespective of disability, breastfeeding status, socioeconomic status, or cultural background.