Exercise after baby?

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When is it safe to exercise after baby? I know the official rule is to wait until your cleared by your dr after your 6 week check-up, but wondering what the harm would be to start now.. I am 3 weeks pp, uncomplicated vaginal birth and my bleeding has already stopped. I feel like I’m ready but I am still waiting just in case 😩

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Just walking for now until you’re cleared.

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Your bleeding could start again if you push yourself too hard. I agree with the other poster who said try a little at a time and give yourself a day after to see how it goes. You had a nine inch round wound inside your uterus from where your placenta was! That takes time to heal, and you don't want to rush it. I'd call your doctor and ask if you have specific workouts you want to do and aren't sure about whether they're safe yet.

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I'd take it slow and see what you can do. Try something light one day, then take the next day off to see how your body reacts.
Don't overdo it or push too hard at first, especially before your 6 week check up!

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I would just be careful I’m 5 weeks today I did a little bit of a workout with my weights at home the other day and started bleeding again and I thought I was done with bleeding 🙄 so take it easy!

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I had a 2 week appointment and then she said she’s see me at my annual in April. She told me 6 weeks for sex but didn’t mention working out...I’ve been walking but nothing else.

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Probably when you feel up to it. You know your body best. And if the bleeding has stopped why not?

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They just say to wait to make sure your uterus has shrinked all the way down and that can take up to 6weeks.

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