Workout pp?

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Had an uncomplicated natural, vaginal birth and the few minor stitches I had have healed! Too soon to do some light swimming/laps in the pool and maybe some Pilates classes??? I'm dying to feel like myself again😩

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I’m 3 weeks too with no complications and minor stitches. I started back up this week and feel completely fine. I personally wouldn’t swim because I wouldn’t want to risk an infection. We feel fine but might not actually be entirely healed. Maybe you can schedule an earlier appointment with your OBGYN? I made an appointment for 4 weeks because of my lack of tearing. Your doctor may be willing to do the same.

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My hospital specifically told me no working out until I was 6 weeks postpartum. They did mention I could take walks, but that’s it. I feel awesome 2 weeks PP but I’m just going to listen and give my body that time to properly heal.

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I’m a runner and ran my entire pregnancy (even the day I ended up being induced), but have decided to wait until after my 6 week appointment tomorrow before starting up again! I’ve been walking and am actually 6 lbs under my pre-pregnancy weight and am losing too much from nursing (well pumping) so I’m going to have to change my diet more when I run again!

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I’m also a runner. I had no tearing and was ready to go immediately after giving birth. With that being I read some horror stories so I waited 7 weeks for my normal exercise but started doing stretching and breathing routines almost immediately

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I tried to start exercising too early after my 2nd child and ended up bleeding really bad. I thought maybe my period was back. It was worse than right after I gave birth. I ended up having to wear adult diapers because I was bleeding so much. Thankfully I didn’t hemorrhage, it is not worth the risk. Maybe do some mild yoga or just arm workouts.

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Also note that I'm a runner and was jogging up until 39 weeks pregnant