I'm only 16 days post pardum but I'm dying to work out on the elliptical machine that my husband gave me for Christmas. If I go slow and do a little at a time do you think that would be fine? I know a lot of people will probably say wait until your 6 week check up and ask the doctor but I wish I could start now. Had anyone else started working out a little soon after their baby was born? I certainly won't run myself down or use the machine for too long or on higher levels but I really would like to do something. Thanks for your advice and answers. Serious ones only please.
2007-02-15 07:37:11 · 9 answers · asked by ktpb 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
a week after i gave birth i started working out, i felt great! and didn't want to just sit around (never been very good at that lol). your 6 week checkup is just that, if you feel comfortable doing something, do it, but if it hurts, stop. i got a personally trainer and did a lot of different things just at 2 weeks after (the week after i just did lil things, nothing too big). and nothing was wrong, and my doctor even said i looked great, and told me that if i'm motivated and felt ok then i was fine.
congrats on the new addition to your family!! good luck!
2007-02-15 07:41:27 · answer #1 · answered by ricleigh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it depends if you had a c-section or not. It sounds from your eagerness, you probably had the baby vaginally. If so, you should still probably wait a couple more weeks to work out on the eliptical machine. In the meantime you should just do some walking. Your body and organs have been stretched and moved around quite a bit, you don't want to needlessly hurt yourself.
2007-02-15 07:43:50 · answer #2 · answered by curious_maya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would believe that the only time you actually see results in working out especially cardio is when you have a regular routine of a minimum of 30-45 minutes. Anything less is kind of not worth doing. If you've had things such as a c-section or stiches then yes wait. Actually wait altogether you've got to give your body some time to heal and plus bond with your baby the first few weeks they grow so fast and get all plump. And when you do start working out make sure you have a adjusted healthy lifestyle of eating to go along with it as well as a work out plan that you stick to.
2007-02-15 07:44:16 · answer #3 · answered by Johnnie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are healthy, I see no reason not to get active again. Just start slowly and increase your time & resistance gradually.
I taught aerobics through 2 pregnancies and I believe the best advice is to pay attention to what your body is telling you. If you feel extremely tired or if your blood flow increases as a result of exercise, scale back.
Be sure to replace your fluids, especially if you are breastfeeding. You will need LOTS of water before, during and after exercise.
2007-02-15 07:49:28 · answer #4 · answered by not yet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was something that you typically did b/4 baby, and you didn't have any problems with the birth, then ususally you can start out slow without tearing or hemoraging. If you did have problems, wait until your 6 week checkup. It will be worth the wait.
2007-02-15 07:57:03 · answer #5 · answered by Sheila 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i started doing pilaties right away the only thing that stopped me was the moves you do lying on your back bc my coxis bone was moved from the birth if you feel comfortable go ahead but take it slow and don't increase your owkr out until doing like you are for 2 days each time so you can feel the effects we don't want you being to tired or hurt to take care of your precious baby
:D
2007-02-15 07:54:32 · answer #6 · answered by momma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well instead of working out on the machine...why not take long brisk walks...that wudn't hurt at all...but starting a new thing so soon i m not so sure...16 days is nothing try to rest your body it went thru a lot already with childbirth.
2007-02-15 07:41:24 · answer #7 · answered by Legant 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you are no longer bleeding and start out slow it should be fine. but if you start up bleeding again than stop and wait a few more weeks.
momof4
2007-02-15 07:48:44 · answer #8 · answered by mary3127 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you start on low levels then i guess it's ok. Other wise i would tell you to wait and ask youre doctor
2007-02-15 07:40:33 · answer #9 · answered by la loca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋