Group: Women's Club

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 528, Messages: 10844

A place for women to gather and share experiences, advice and information amongst themselves.

Join group

When is it safe?

burnt_toast
burnt_toast
Posts: 4
Joined: 2005/01/09
United States
2005/01/09, 07:04 AM
What time period must I wait to begin exercising after having a baby?
princesslodgey
princesslodgey
Posts: 1,748
Joined: 2004/02/21
United Kingdom
2005/01/09, 07:07 AM
how did you have your baby?
did you have a c-section or normal delivery?
did you have any tears/ need forceps etc?
when did you have your baby?
Reddy
Reddy
Posts: 597
Joined: 2003/09/11
United States
2005/01/09, 07:25 PM
also are you breastfeeding your baby??
I beleive I did some easy walking pretty quickly after put nothing major until I stopped breastfeeding

--------------
Reddy

All people smile in the same language
burnt_toast
burnt_toast
Posts: 4
Joined: 2005/01/09
United States
2005/01/09, 09:01 PM
I was breastfeeding but suddenly dried up. I had him naturak with no or forceps on 12/22. I am back to work, but its only a little walking and such.
Reddy
Reddy
Posts: 597
Joined: 2003/09/11
United States
2005/01/09, 09:04 PM
Well - congrats on the boy
I wouldn't push yourself too hard for the first 6 weeks but see what you can do - take it easy & start alot liter than what you were & see how you feel

--------------
Reddy

All people smile in the same language
burnt_toast
burnt_toast
Posts: 4
Joined: 2005/01/09
United States
2005/01/10, 12:48 PM
Thanks! :)