When did you start workout after C-Section?!

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Hi! I'm a FTM and 4 months postpartum. I had C-section. I was 55Kgs after having my baby. Now I've gained a lot of weight (63kgs) breastfeeding makes me more hungry. I eat all the time. At my 6 weeks checkup Dr said I can start exercising after 6 months in general. But I see people here starting workout way too early. Is it safe to start at 4 months PP? I want to lose my tummy. So is abs workout like plank safe to do now? 🤔

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I started 8 weeks pp doing light cardio.  Now I'm doing orange theory and running at 5 months pp.  I didn't have any complications

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My dr cleared me for workouts at 12 wks but I had complications healing so I'm waiting longer for an specific work outs but cardio will help

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My Dr gave me the ok after 6 weeks to start exercising.  I just had to start off very slow.

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I was told to start walking immediately after birth (gradual increase) and was cleared for normal activity at 6 weeks. I started running at 8 weeks pp and completed a 5k when my son was 3.5 months. I have been doing planks also. I do them when my son has his tummy time 😊. Everyone is different though. I think a lot depends on how active people are prior and during pregnancy. I would say you should be fine to start, just do so gradually. You know your body better than anyone else.