Exercise
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Topic: Exercise
Posted By: jano1
Subject: Exercise
Date Posted: 06 May 2009 at 1:34pm
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Hi,
It's been 10 weeks since my c-section and am wondering if it's okay to start proper exercise now (e.g running). I haven't done anything besides walking for the last 9 weeks and need to get active to get rid of the belly. ------------- http://www.thebump.com/?utm_source=ticker&utm_medium=UBB&utm_campaign=tickers"> |
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Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 06 May 2009 at 7:57pm
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I really wouldn't push it too soon. But who knows everyone heals differently. I would recommend checking with you LMC or doc first though.
I'm used to being really active as well so when I had twins I freaked out at the state of my body afterwards, but I didn't start trying to lose the weight until the girls were 6 months. Then I went nuts exercising and did Jenny Craig  -------------  
TTC #3 since Jan 2010 - PCOS MC April 2010 |
Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 06 May 2009 at 8:03pm
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Im pretty sure I wasnt allowed to run at 10 weeks (its more to do with the internal stiches than the external).
I didnt start running till Issy was about six months ... I walked and did swimming before that. ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year  http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: FreeSpirit
Date Posted: 07 May 2009 at 8:48am
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I was told you could exercise gently from 6 weeks (walking, swimming) but no exercise that places stress upon the abdominal muscles until 6 months.
With the tummy, you should have had a consult with a physiotherapist at the hospital before you were discharged, and they would have given you a couple of sheets of gentle exercise for targeting the muscles so that they mend correctly. ------------- http://www.babysfirstsite.com"> 
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Posted By: pomikiwi
Date Posted: 07 May 2009 at 10:45am
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^^ really I never got that with either of my c-sections.
I'm going back to the gym next week to do body balance but wait a little longer before I go back to doing body combat! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
DD-Carys Amelia 17.03.06 |
Posted By: jano1
Date Posted: 07 May 2009 at 11:30am
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I must have misplaced the exercise notes. Thanks for the info, I was thinking of waiting until at least 3 months as I'm not ready yet but maybe I'll wait until 4 months. ------------- http://www.thebump.com/?utm_source=ticker&utm_medium=UBB&utm_campaign=tickers"> |
Posted By: pomikiwi
Date Posted: 07 May 2009 at 9:08pm
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saying that, a friend of mine started running (slowly) not long after 6 weeks post baby and that was her 2nd c-section.
I guess you'll know when you're ready. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
DD-Carys Amelia 17.03.06 |
Posted By: pomikiwi
Date Posted: 14 May 2009 at 8:08pm
After me saying I wasn't going to do body combat, I went back last night and it was bloody great
The only thing I found really hard was doing sit ups - I have no tummy muscles what so ever! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
DD-Carys Amelia 17.03.06 |