Exercise?

Question

Okay, so I gave birth July 30th and I felt really good straight after. No stitches, no afterpains, I had everything really easy. My sex drive is back, but I'm still going to hold off for the recommended six weeks to prevent any risk of infection. My question is this... Is it too soon to start working out again? I mean sit-ups and lifting weights and stuff. If not, when can I?

Answer

I've been told to wait to do any core exercises or weights until after your post partum appointment. Walking is great though!

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Remember your organs are readjusting, your back & hips are out of alignment, your uterus is still shrinking... A lot is healing even if you feel great. Perhaps you compromise and wait 4 weeks instead of the recommended 6.

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I asked my doc when I was leaving the hospital when I could start working out again. He told me I can continue whenever I felt ready. So I've been workout out (heavy weights, Zumba, ect) since I got home from the hospital. He just told me if I felt any pain or felt light headed to stop immediately. I really feel that working out throughout my pregnancy helped with my fast delivery and exercising after baby was born helped with my recovery (had a little bit of baby blues with 1st child but not this time).

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