Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Post-Natal Exercises among Post-Natal Women from a Tertiary Care Centre, South India

First six weeks following childbirth known as puerperal period is a stressful for any women due to physiological and psychological adaptations which happens during this period and pelvic organ returns to pre pregnant state. Inadequate care during this period will lead to most of the complications like perineal muscle weakness leading to bladder incontinence, back pain, postpartum psychosis etc. These complications can be prevented by adequate care like proper diet and exercises.