When can I start working out?

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They said as soon as I want, but nothing extreme or intense until 6 weeks pp. I started this time at 3 days postpartum with light weight lifting and cardio. Last time I steered around 5 days pp. Just listen to your body.

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It really varies from woman to woman and depends on your fitness level, how the delivery went, and how you're healing. I would ask your doctor before doing anything more than light walking. And if pain or bleeding increases, stop. I'm 7 weeks pp and had a very difficult delivery and several pp complications. I still haven't been cleared for exercise or sex.

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Start slow, and listen to your body, but my doc said I could be as active as I was comfortable.   If you start having pain or increased bleeding you're doing too much.

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My doctors told me not until after my 6 week checkup. I am to take it easy and just care for my baby. I started taking daily walks a week ago(3wk pp) and started bleeding again and cramping. I then stupidly rearranged my living room and now i am paying for it. Listen to your body, everyone is different.

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I personally started at 4 weeks

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