POSTNATAL RESCUE

I found this dvd while I was pregnant with my 5th baby. I wish I had had it after my first! As long as you listen to your body and be careful, not doing anything that doesn't feel right, you can start with the gentle stretches as soon as you get home from the hospital. I waited until four weeks to start the first level 15-minute workout. I felt like I could have started it sooner, but it felt so good to start working my muscles. I used each "progression" for only about a week or two, but it was the perfect way to get my body going again and ready to begin working out seriously. My baby is now 3 months old and I have been doing more difficult workouts for the last week or so. I would recommend this dvd to anyone for getting started working out (again) after having a baby.

The exercises are good starting exercises. But I’m the kind of person that wants to do the exercises for 3-4 sets, not a measly 1-2. And I even had a c-section. Sorry Erin, but Jillian Michaels will probably always be my favorite for workout videos.

I bought this DVD about 2 months after the birth of my 5th baby. I have used it 4-5 times a week for the last 2 months and have seen some great results! When I began using this workout I had been pretty sedentary since my baby's birth. This DVD has 3 "progressions" to work through and I began with the first progression. I only did that one a few times as it is very easy and intended more for the first month or so after baby. So I moved up to the second progression and it was definitely challenging for me! However, after a few weeks I felt MUCH stronger and more toned and could easily get through the workout so I moved to the 3rd and last progression. I am about 4 months postpartum and my body is SO much stronger and more toned than before I started. The 3rd progression has really gotten my abs, butt and thighs into shape and also toned my arms. I am about ready to find a more rigorous workout now, but Postnatal Rescue really eased my way into life after baby. I feel great! I would recommend this for any new mom, but start it earlier than I did! No later than 6 weeks postpartum to get the full benefits of the DVD.I like that she also includes some "Gentle First Stretches" to do right after your baby is born up until you're ready to start exercising again.Also, Erin is a good instructor and I personally enjoy her style. My kids like her too. :) My two toddlers exercise along with me and my 10 year old daughter likes to repeat Erin's encouragements: "Yes you can, you've got one more in you!"

I did this DVD four weeks after having my second child and it is just what I needed to get eased back into exercise. The progressions are the right length for a mom with a newborn. There are a few minutes of discussion and then around 15 mintues of workout. I did each progression for a week or two before going to the next one. I think Erin's disposition is warm but challenging and not too annoying. I actually found out that I really like pilates based exercise because of this DVD. I will recommend this to all of my friends that are new moms. You just can't go wrong with it.

Erin keeps it simple and C-section, diastis recti friendly. She even says "No Sit-ups, your body is not ready for that yet." Highly recommend. And you can ease back into your normal fitness routine once you've mastered her techniques.

This video starts very slow for those who aren't used to exercising or are having a tough recovery. However, the third progression is a good moderate workout, and I have been doing it every day for quite a while and getting stronger. Combined with some minor cardio as she recommends, it's a good exercise plan, but I do wish there were a bit more variety or a step up workout after the third progression.

I used erins pregnanct workout when i was pregnant and i wish i had known about this dvd post! Im so glad i found it even if it is a year post. Its of course a little easier since i didnt just have my baby but its working jusy the same. After a week i can feel a diff in my abdomen. I highly recommend! Erin is great

This is my 6th pregnancy that I am recovering from and this video has been a great help. Erin OBrien gives simple explanations for each movement/exercise used. She explains the "whys" about what a postpartum body is going through and shows sincere concern about her postpartum audience. There are 3 15 minute exercise progressions- completely doable and enjoyable, plus she gives a couple of simple straightfoward tips in each section re: diet and cardio. She also includes stretches you can do beginning the day you return home (which feel so good when you feel so wrecked from pregnancy.) This would make a great gift to a expecting or new mom!

Absolutely brilliant DVD, couldn't recommend this enough! Having had a C section this was perfect to help get me back in shape and I noticed the results within a couple off weeks!The 15 minute workouts make it easy to manage into your day- I do it in the morning when my little one has her morning nap....Within a couple of weeks I was up to level 2, another week ot so and I'll be onto 3 and you can feel it working in all the right places.

Love doing this DVD, so often the trainers are really annoying but Erin is great. I now do this everyday and certainly cannot say that about any other fitness DVD I have bought. Don't hesitate!

This really helped me , not only the exercises but Erin is so great at motivating u through the workouts wen u feel like stopping she boosts u to make it through to the end I was recommend by my doctor and would definitely pass on this recommendation! I feel great again and it started with this dvd honestly great buy

Currently using this dvd to get back in shape after having a C-section with my first pregnancy - twins! Seems to be ok so far.

This DVD is amazing! I love how Erin talks as if its just for me...very personal in her living room - the exercises are great, I love how there's 3 levels - so I'll slowly be able to get further.