Exercise safety tips

• Invest in a good support bra. Your breasts are going to be larger than normal from the milk production and will need a lot of extra support.
•  Be careful of high-impact sports due to lax pelvic ligaments and joints left over from pregnancy. (This is why core abdominal work is key after pregnancy to help prevent lower back and joint injuries).
• Make sure you drink lots of water to replenish yourself, especially when breastfeeding.
• Listen to your body. If you're feeling tired, go easy on yourself. Try not to push yourself until you feel ready.
• If you start to feel light headed and nauseous, or notice a change in the color of your vaginal discharge, consult your doctor. You may be exercising too strenuously.

Enjoy this amazing time with your baby. A little extra weight is a small price to pay for the wonderful new person in your life, so be patient and your body will be back to normal in no time.

Meet our expert:

Tracey Mallett (www.TraceyMallett.com) is an internationally-recognized certified personal trainer and sports nutritionist. She is the author of "Sexy in 6:  Sculpt Your Body with the 6 Minute Quick Blast Workout." Tracey is the creator and star of the "3-In-1 Pregnancy System,"  for pre- and post-natal mothers. Her newest videos are "Renew You" and "Super Body BootCamp." A proud mother of two, Tracey, lives in Los Angeles.

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