Finally! Your baby is here! Congratulations! Now you have a little time to work out your stomach and bring it back to its former glory! Here, we go over some easy post pregnancy ab exercises to have you looking sexy in no time!

How long after your pregnancy should you start exercising again? In the end, you know best, since only you know your body. The general rule of thumb is that you should sit still around five to seven weeks into your pregnancy before you tone up that tummy. For those who have had a C-section, wait eight to ten weeks. Of course, discuss this with your doctor for a personalized recommendation.

Focus on the transverse abdominis. The transversus abdominis (TA) is one of the most important muscles after pregnancy. you can’t see it from the outside, but it gives you stability (very important) and shapes your abdomen. It is also the farthest abdominal muscle and is therefore a kind of shell that protects the internal organs. So pay close attention!

So, with that out of the way, here are some simple tips to start toning that midsection (as usual, if anything feels off while you’re exercising, rest and seek medical attention if necessary).

1. Kegel exercises. You can perform these exercises wherever you want and they are perfect for increasing pelvic floor strength. You just clench your vaginal muscles like you really want to pee, but the next rest stop is 30 miles away. Try to see if you can move up to flex your muscles for 10 seconds in one go. Go for about 30 of these a day.

2. The pelvis tilts. Lie on your back and raise your knees. Gently lift your pelvis toward the ceiling, while making sure to keep your torso on the floor or mat. Stay there for a moment and then proceed to lower your pelvis back to where you started. Rinse and repeat about 15-20 times for a set. Do 3 sets.

3. Crunch the TA (transversus abdominis). Lie on your back. Bend your knees and have your feet on the floor or mat. Rest your hands on the sides of your belly button, slightly below it. Push two of your fingers into the lower part of her abdomen. Slowly squeeze your stomach into the mat, as if your belly button were tied to a strap and pulled into the mat. Stay as still as possible: keep your hips stationary, don’t stop breathing, and don’t puff out your chest. When the abdominal muscles feel tense, stop contracting the abdomen. Stay relaxed: the exercise is low intensity. Hold this position for about 15 seconds. Release and do it again 10 more times.

4. Scissor kicks. Lie on your back. Rest your hands under your buttocks. Lift your left leg about 10 inches or so, or as high as you can comfortably go, and hold for a second. In the process of lowering the left leg back down, raise the right leg to the same height. Do about 10 of these exercises per set. do 3

And there you have it! Here are some simple tips to start exercising your stomach after pregnancy. These shouldn’t be particularly difficult and will help get your stomach back on track very quickly.

If you want some extra post-pregnancy exercises, you can find the advanced tips here.