How soon after birth did you start working out?

Question

I know they say 6 weeks for a heavy stuff, but how soon did you start and what were you doing? I’d at least like to start walking daily if my body feels up to it.

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Go with how your body feels. I personally could not even stand to walk really for at least a month afterwards. I was so swollen and sore.

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Daily walks you can do from the beginning. I would'nt do lifting or running or more demanding stuff before doctors check up (usually it is about 6 weeks). And then ask doctor wjt can you do and when.
But walking is fine. Take the baby with you, added fresh air nap bonus for the baby also.

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I started daily walks around day 3 because I felt good. They were really short but that was what my body could handle. Our first walk I did too much and struggled after we got home. Your first times out I’d stick to walking around your block and seeing how your body reacts. If I did took much I would start bleeding a lot more and my pain would greatly increase. I did it more for my mental health than my physical health. I enjoyed getting the fresh air.

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My doc said I could start doing easy walks as long as I brought water and had a place to sit down at 2 weeks pp. I had a c section though so it might be different if you had a natural birth.

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If you feel good and have a healthy birth and no issues 2 weeks pp is ok to do light exercise.

How soon after birth did you start working out?

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