Avoiding injury after c-section

momof2hawaii
momof2hawaii Posts: 7 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Does anyone have any tips about fitness after c-section. Before and during pregnancy I lifted weights. I'm not afraid of hard work, but I AM afraid of overdoing it? Pretty much every exercise I do requires a strong core, but mine is shot for now. Do I just focus on the core, and cardio? Do I do light weights and slowly build up? Gah!

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  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    Can you ask your doctor or surgeon?

    Be careful, even if the visible wound is healed, muscle etc. might not be. I'd definitely consult a doctor.
  • Marie047
    Marie047 Posts: 240 Member
    I had a C-section nearly 4 years ago, I went back to lifting light weights about 12 weeks later. The only thing you can do is try it and see how you find it.
  • momof2hawaii
    momof2hawaii Posts: 7 Member
    I am definitely asking my doctor at my 6 week check up on Tuesday. Can you tell I am itching to go back? LOL. I figured it would be trial and error, but there is nothing WORSE than having to do PT because of over eagerness on my part. I will let y'all know how it goes.

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