too soon to exercise?

Question

I was wondering how long everyone waited to exercise again. I'm one week pp today and was active before and during pregnancy. I had a vaginal delivery and only had a couple stitches. I'm still bleeding a good amount but can't wait to get back in shape. 
Has anyone exercised sooner than recommended and had any issues? My follow up isn't until March so thoughts would be appreciated!

Answer

Please do not base your decision on other women's experiences. It's very important your body is fully healed before you start any type of physical activity. Only a doctor can properly assess that, no matter how "good" you may feel. I wish you best of luck.

Answer

I started light walking at 4 weeks. If I did it before then I noticed that I would bleed a lot, enough to fill a pad. So I waited until bleeding fully stopped.

Answer

I've been exercising almost a month now and I'm 12 weeks as of yesterday. I exercise 7 days a week. So, go for it.

Answer

I started walking 4m a day the day after I got home from the hospital and started lifting at 4 weeks and actual cardio at 6weeks

too soon to exercise?

Let’s Glow

Glow is here for you on your path to pregnancy

25+ million

4.8 stars

20+

Getting Pregnant

Pregnancy

1st Year (Baby & You)

Baby Products