Just had a baby..when can I start exercising??

Question

Doctor said not to lift anything heavy for 6 weeks.Doc didn't mention anyting about calisthenics(sit ups,pushups,squats,jumping jacks,etc.,etc.,)...When should I start?

Answer 1

Generally most women can begin a formal exercise program within 6 weeks of giving birth, though this time frame might be slightly longer for some women, including those recovering from a C-section. Most women recovering from a C-section will be able to exercise after there incision has healed and their doctor has cleared them for exercise.

Just how soon you begin an exercise program will depend in part on how you feel. If you had an easy delivery with no tearing and few interventions and regularly exercised prior to birth, you may feel up to some light exercise within 2 weeks of giving birth.

If this is the case, your doctor will probably allow you to engage in some light activities, including walking. Strenuous activity should generally be avoided however until several weeks after birth.

For some women however, even light exercise in the weeks following delivery is not possible. If you had an episiotomy or tore severely while delivering for example, your body may not physically be ready for a formal exercise program for at least 4-6 weeks after birth (note. this is also how long most physicians recommend that women abstain from intercourse!).

How soon you begin exercising thus depends on your body and your unique situation. Be sure you consult with your physician before embarking on a new exercise program regardless of your activity level before and during pregnancy.

Answer 2

Walking is a great exercise, and you can start that just as soon as you feel up to walking depending on what type of delivery you had. It's harder to walk with a c-section, so if you had a vaginal delivery, then as soon as you feel fine, then you can do that. Taking a long walk with a baby in a stroller is a good way to burn off calories. I don't think you should do anything more heavy-duty than that until after 6 weeks. My mom would not even let me vacuum. Your insides need to heal properly and well. Let's not give them reasons to extend their recovery time. Remember that your internal organs take longer to heal, and since you can't see their bruises, it doesn't mean they're not there. Let the doctor check you and give you a nod before you start sit-ups, push-ups, squats, and especially not jumping jacks.

Answer 3

Well your body is still quite sensitive at the moment and it's worrying if straight after the birth you want to start exersizing-spend time with your beautiful baby! But I can understand wanting to get rid of the baby weight so I would suggest some LIGHT exersize in about a month and then after 2 months getting a bit more difficult then after 3 months resume normal exersize. . . Good Luck!

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Answer 5

At least one and a half month...freehand, walking,light exercise for a little while and then gradualy increase it day by day

Answer 6

Start exercising after one month (since birth). Do regular walking and buy a exercsing dvd and do that...they work wonders.

Answer 7

if you had a c-section I would wait like they say...you wouldn't want to bust a stitch now....