Modern Body: Pilates & Movement for Life

Ep. 57: Return with Grace: My Slow & Steady Road to Postpartum Movement


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What does it really look like to rebuild your body after birth—when your recovery didn’t go as planned, and your body feels completely unfamiliar? In this episode of Modern Body, Aly DiRoma gets real and raw about her return to movement following an unexpected C-section.

This isn’t a how-to guide filled with rigid rules and timelines. Instead, it’s a candid, compassionate, and detailed look at how Aly navigated postpartum recovery her way—layer by gentle layer. With equal parts evidence-based insight and lived experience, she shares the exact steps she took (and didn’t take) in those critical early weeks and months.

Whether you're newly postpartum, planning for it, or simply curious how Pilates supports the body during massive transitions, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, supported, and so much less alone.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • Why “doing less than you think you can” is the ultimate postpartum power move
  • The real difference between C-section and vaginal birth recovery (and why no two paths look the same)
  • How Aly used breathwork, mobility, and groundwork Pilates to restore strength from the inside out

What it means to start from scratch—not just physically, but in your relationship to your body.

If you're navigating your own healing journey, let this be your reminder: there’s no “behind.” You’re not late. And you’re definitely not alone.

Explore the Modern Body Prenatal & Postpartum Movement Maps – Whether you’ve just learned you're pregnant or you're ready to return to movement after delivery, Modern Body's Prenatal & Postpartum program is designed to meet you exactly where you are. Start your 7-day free trial and gain access to over 300 classes for every stage of life: modernbody.uscreen.io

And for a deeper understanding of how to move through the year (and your life) with confidence and clarity, grab your copy of the Modern Mover’s Guide—a thoughtful companion to your Modern Body journey. https://modernmoversguide.com/guide

Stay connected with Aly DiRoma: Linktree | Email: [email protected]

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