Working Out Post C- Section?

[jamil]

Hello all! I had an emergency c- section 2 weeks ago and have been thinking about what exercise will look like after my 6 week recovery. Does anyone have any tips or tricks for what exercises to do, intensity, running/ cardio, e.t.c, especially ab related exercises? I'm very nervous about safe ab work after surgery but would like to trim the baby fat. I'd love to hear what you did to get back into a routine of sorts.

 

[drew2ube]

@jamil Always check with you doctor for clearance first... I started with walks and then moved up intensity from there slowly.
I think usually for a c-section your looking at closer to a 12 week recovery time though.
It’s okay to be gentle with yourself on your way to recovery!

 

[jamil]

@drew2ube Good advice thank you! I plan to ask my doctor when I see her next. She told me not to exercise until after 6 weeks but that does seem soon!

 

[genesweet67]

@jamil I started with walking daily with the stroller and that helped a lot! Once I was cleared, i continued the walks and pretty much did prenatal type workouts (low impact, lighter weights) until I felt like I could handle more! Take it slow and it will all be worth it

 

[jamil]

@genesweet67 I like those ideas! Thanks!

 

[jeromeluke]

@jamil Expecting and empowered on IG is having a webinar on recovery after a c-section tomorrow if you’re interested! They have a lot of info frequently relating to the subject as well.