how long do you have to wait after baby comes?

Question

i know some women can exercise when pregnant, but my pregnancy has prevented pretty much all the forms i enjoyed before i got pregnant.
i wasn't overweight before i got pregnant, and i wasn't an exercise fanatic either, but i can not wait to have this baby so i can go crazy and hit the gym!!!
how long do you have to wait after baby comes to work out a lot?

Answer 1

6 weeks. Those who are saying that you can exercise any sooner than that are incorrect. Your body goes through a lot of physical trauma when you deliver a baby. Starting an exercise program too soon will delay your recovery and could potentially injure your body permanently. It may also take you longer than six weeks to heal fully if you start exercising too soon.

Answer 2

That depends on how much damage you sustain when delivering your child. If you have a normal vaginal delivery, which is statistically unlikely in the US with a first pregnancy if you are attended by a doctor, you can start some light exercise, like walking, after a good nap. Your body will kinda tell you what you can do - I myself wouldn't go to pilates class for a week or so. However - on a first delivery in this country, there's a 20 - 30% chance you're going to have a c-section, and even if you don't a doctor is likely to give you an episiotomy. So, if you have a midwife deliver you, figure about a week, if it's a doctor, figure at least a month. Either way, if you breastfeed, that will help you get back to your prepregnancy weight sooner. Good luck.

Answer 3

If you have a c-section - 6-8 weeks if you have a natural borth up to 2 weeks. I know that your not used to feeling like this, but honestly when that baby is here - you do mostly lose that big belly but life is more important than training, you are going to have too much to do with a new baby than go to the gym, when the baby is born go for a walk every afternoon for about half an hour, a walk every day will make the world of difference. Good luck

Answer 4

Here in Macedonia (Southern Europe), obstetricians and midwives inspire giving baths from the primary day. They are brief baths, with the child slowly showered underneath strolling water. I had my child Nov. 27-th, and he has been taking daily baths ever on the grounds that. His umbilical wire fell off the eleven-th day, however till then, I'd simply wipe it blank with a cotton pad with 70% alcohol and look forward to it to dry out. Then, I'd sprinkle a few antibiotic powder over it and canopy it with a sterile gauze. The consistent bath-baths began someplace across the four-th week. No hindrance whatever - every person does it right here, and I nonetheless have not heard of someone complaining.

Answer 5

If you had a normal delivery I would say the Dr. will give you the OK at 6 weeks. If you had a C-Sect it will be longer. Possibly 12 weeks. DO NOT START EXCERCISING without getting the Dr.'s OK first. Your body just went through some major changes and you could hurt yourself more by starting too early.

Answer 6

You can work out right away, but you should take it slow for about a month. Just do yoga or something like that for a month, then you can go to the gym. But if you have a c-section that's another story.

Answer 7

If you deliver without a c-section is ok as soon as you feel you want to do it.I have to warn you thou,your energy will be very low with a newborn.I joined mommy/baby fitness.It gave me time to bond with my child,made a lot of friends and was a lot of fun

Answer 8

It depends on if you have a normal delivery or a c-section. Normal it should just be a couple of weeks as long as you start out slow. You should ask your OB on your next appointment.

Answer 9

I think you're supposed to take it easy for the first 6 weeks...

Answer 10

go for it ,,,no limit