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Lifting after section

When did you start lifting really heavy objects after your c-section?

I have my 6 week checkup next week, and I imagine I’d be cleared for normal activity at that time.

My husband seems to think that regardless of being cleared for activity, I shouldn’t be picking up heavy objects, like 30-40 pound boxes. I haven’t had pain for a while and the bleeding stopped weeks ago.

Just curious...when did you fully get back to normal?

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Ka

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Honestly I think I did a lot more than I should have early. At two weeks I was home alone and stuff had to get done. 🤷‍♀️ my understand was that when I was cleared at 8 weeks I was good to do anything. There were no restrictions.

AD

ADG • Jul 14, 2018
Same

Ka

Ka • Jul 14, 2018
understanding*

ba

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i took it easy for 3 1/2 months. even with sex. i am 6 weeks pp with repeat c section and im doing the same well this time around iam over doing it a little i think... i have a 21 month old toddler so im pishing myself to recovery

Wa

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My doctor said nothing heavier than the baby until after 6 weeks, and then slowly get into the swing of things. I did lift heavier things now and then when I couldn’t help it, but I definitely didn’t start pushing it until 3 months pp.
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