Arizona Mom Shares 'Secret' Breathing Technique That Helped Her Recover Quickly After Birth

Landrie Strain credits a deep core breathing method for her fast postpartum transformation.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:07pm

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Landrie Strain, a 24-year-old mom from Scottsdale, Arizona, has gone viral on TikTok for sharing how a breathing technique called '360 breathing' helped her recover quickly after giving birth. Strain said the technique, which involves deep abdominal breathing, allowed her to regain her pre-pregnancy body in just six weeks. She discovered the method through a fitness instructor and credits it with strengthening her core and relieving postpartum pain.

Why it matters

Strain's story highlights the importance of postpartum recovery and the role that breathing exercises can play in helping new mothers regain their strength and mobility after childbirth. Her openness about her experience also counters the unrealistic societal pressure on women to 'bounce back' to their pre-pregnancy bodies.

The details

Strain said she practiced 360 breathing daily throughout her pregnancy and postpartum journey. The technique involves inhaling deeply to expand the abdomen in all directions, then exhaling while drawing the belly button in and upward to engage the core. She credits learning the proper technique from Jadyn Heck, a fitness instructor who runs the JH Movement app. Strain said the breathing exercises, combined with her pre-pregnancy fitness routine, helped her recover faster and regain her abs just two months after giving birth.

  • Strain showed her body transformation from before pregnancy, to 41 weeks pregnant, to 6 weeks postpartum.
  • Strain said she started practicing 360 breathing during her pregnancy and continued the technique daily after giving birth.

The players

Landrie Strain

A 24-year-old mom from Scottsdale, Arizona who went viral on TikTok for sharing how a breathing technique helped her recover quickly after giving birth.

Jadyn Heck

A fitness instructor who runs the JH Movement app, where Strain learned the proper technique for 360 breathing.

Alex Lee

A physiotherapist who told Newsweek that studies show deep breathing techniques combined with pelvic floor rehabilitation can improve core activation and coordination, enhance posture, and relieve postpartum pain.

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What they’re saying

“I'm 8 pounds away from my pre-pregnancy weight, which is honestly insane.”

— Landrie Strain

“Just two months postpartum, I can already see my abs returning. I've been doing 360 breathing daily throughout both my pregnancy and postpartum journey.”

— Landrie Strain

“Birthing a baby is one of the most incredible things your body can do, and it's completely natural to gain weight during that process. Practices like 360 breathing aren't necessarily about weight loss, but about helping your core come back together more effectively postpartum.”

— Landrie Strain

What’s next

Strain plans to continue sharing her postpartum recovery journey on TikTok to inspire and support other new mothers.

The takeaway

Strain's story highlights the importance of postpartum recovery and the role that breathing exercises can play in helping new mothers regain their strength and mobility after childbirth. Her openness about her experience counters unrealistic societal pressures on women to 'bounce back' to their pre-pregnancy bodies.