Let me start this off by saying something that might ruffle a few feathers: I am genuinely disappointed (and low-key offended) at how little we’re prepared for postpartum recovery. We get: “Congrats on the baby!” “Rest for 6 weeks!” “Okay… you’re cleared. Have fun out there.” And absolutely zero: Pelvic floor guidance Diastasis recti checks Posture coaching Deep core breathing education How to safely return to lifting, running, or literally existing The 6-week check-up is tre