The Navy is nixing the postpartum “wellness” physical fitness assessment, or PFA, that new mothers in the fleet had been taking in recent years after giving birth, per the recommendation of the Navy ...

The Navy is returning to its pre-2020 physical fitness assessment system, requiring sailors to complete a test every six ...

A nurse at Naval Hospital Jacksonville’s maternal infant unit in Florida holds a newborn baby. Postpartum sailors will now have 12 months to complete a physical fitness test, rather than nine months. ...

New moms are being strongly encouraged to engage in at least two hours of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week in the first three months after giving birth, according to new guidelines ...

Physical therapy can address common pelvic floor issues for women during and after pregnancy. Preventive care during pregnancy can help prepare for birth and postpartum recovery. Early and appropriate ...