After giving birth, your first instinct may be to bump up the daily crunches and sit-ups in hopes of toning your tummy. But the real results will come from targeting your entire core and muscles that support your pelvic floor. We have chosen five of the top exercises for new moms to begin rebuilding that prebaby strength.

Laura is the CEO of Matriarc, a health and wellness company for moms, with an app for postpartum recovery coming in 2018. Find her on Facebook or email Laura at [email protected] for more information.