Exercise and c-section

pichiPurinsesu
pichiPurinsesu Posts: 776 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
It's been 8 weeks since my c-section so decided to start up on the 30 day shred. Now, it's not hurting to do this (if it was i would stop) but, there is one thing in particular that is making it more difficult... after having my 2nd baby (and 2nd section) i have a gorgeous looking mummy apron ¬____¬ so when i am doing jumping jacks for example the wobble does tug on the scar and is very uncomfy. I don't want to do myself any damage so was wondering if there were any women in the same position and what you do to prevent the belly tug during exercise?

i'm thinking a big fat pair of Bridget Jones pants would do the trick but other advise would be most welcome :)

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  • For_the_Last_Time
    For_the_Last_Time Posts: 136 Member
    Tight pants that will hold it in place:flowerforyou:
  • PaprikaPrincess
    PaprikaPrincess Posts: 89 Member
    Or get a a pair of compression shorts to wear. I felt tugging and twinges for months after my c-section and it was mostly due to healing and adhesions.
  • amandandme197
    amandandme197 Posts: 1 Member
    Did you ever think about using a belly wrap? Walmart has a Gold's Gym Waist Trimmer Belt for no more than $5.00. It would offer support plus heats up your mid section and trims your waist (so it claims). I have the same problem and this helps support my scar.
  • pichiPurinsesu
    pichiPurinsesu Posts: 776 Member
    Thanks everyone ???? i was contemplating getting myself a pair of zaggora shorts as they were on special offer but missed out ????
  • nikkifumasta
    nikkifumasta Posts: 21
    I am in the same boat as you, too! I say pants are the way to go ... it's been 4 months since my little boy came into the world, and I'm still dealing with it. I imagine I will for a few more months until I lose the weight and the skin tightens back up!
  • PBsMommy
    PBsMommy Posts: 1,166 Member
    I had the same issue when I first started working out after having my little angel via c-section. I went a bought one of those spandex type shirts that are super duper tight and feel like they are about 10 sizes to small ( I have no idea what the are called). The ones you wear up under your clothes and it is suppose to make your body look more shapely. The best money I ever spent! I don't wear it while working out any more, but it was a lifesaver when I first started working out.
  • pichiPurinsesu
    pichiPurinsesu Posts: 776 Member
    thanks - i have a pair of 'slimming' pants that make you feel like you're being squashed haha! i'm guessing those will do the trick. for being just 8 weeks past delivery my scar has fully healed externally and just looks like a slight white line (i'm lucky, my first healed in much the same way)

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