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The exercises just described should still be retained, but
performed with a daily increase of exertion, becoming more
and more active. It is always advisable that the instructress
should be present to help and supervise them, or, if necessary,
to transform them into exercises in resistance to pressure.
(As an example I may cite that modification of No. 13 (a)
described under heading No. 13 (b) in the exercises during
pregnancy.)
The programme after child-birth should also include the
following items already described and recommended :—
Full Breathing (or Full Respiration (?) ).
As described under No. 4 of exercises during pregnancy
(Chapter XIII.). This exercise may now replace the passive
breathing (No. 5).
Flank Breathing.
As described under No. 2 of exercises during pregnancy
(Chapter XIII.). This is appropriate as soon as the patient
is able to lie on her side with comfort.
Leg Relaxation.
As described under No. 8 (a) and (b) of exercises during
pregnancy (Chapter XIII.). This should gradually replace
the passive modification.
Knee Flexion (?), Active and in Recumbent Posture.
As described under No. 12 of exercises during pregnancy
(Chapter XIII.).
" Bicycling " Exercise.
An elaboration of the previous exercise, also described
under the same heading (12).
Lifting and Lowering of the Pelvis.
As described under No. 15 of exercises during pregnancy
(Chapter XIII.), Fig. 32.
This exercise should be carried out from the first days
after delivery as a rule, and a support should be placed
beneath the woman's body on the bed. But often enough
