When can you start exercising again?

brandonsgirl · Jan 21st, 2010, 16:10 PM

Im starting to worry alot about the weight i might have put on whilst being pregnant and am wondering how long after you have given birth you can start exercising to get that baby weight off. I know i will obviously be sore for a while. But am curious. Also would any one recommend exercises to do ?
I really miss doing dance so i was thinking of getting a dance keep fit dvd or something but dont know if that will help with toning the stomach and stuff.

Elski · Jan 21st, 2010, 16:54 PM

It's recommended that you wait until you get the OK from your GP at your 6/8wk postnatal check. Basically your stomach muscles separate to accommodate your growing baby and post-birth, take a while to fuse back together so exercising before this has happened can hinder healing considerably.

You could try Davina McCalls postnatal workout DVD maybe? I've heard good things about it...

Els

Vicks · Jan 21st, 2010, 16:55 PM

I started exercising after my 8 week check-up, but only gentle stuff as I had a c-section so had to let that heal.
Now Joe is 4 months old, I'm back at the gym, doing pilates and walking the dog like normal but still have a bit of weight to lose.
Hope the rest of your pregnancy goes well x

brandonsgirl · Jan 21st, 2010, 16:58 PM

Oh good idea. I hadnt thought about her DVDs for some reason. Think i might give them a try.
I dont know what to xpect with my body afterwards but im guessing my tummy will be a little saggy to start off with?
Ive never read anything about your body after pregnancy lol.

brandonsgirl · Jan 21st, 2010, 16:58 PM

Thanks Vicks, good luck with your LO

Pyrrhic · Jan 21st, 2010, 17:00 PM

Remember it can take up to 2 years for your body to get back to normal after childbirth. Start if slow and easy

Elski · Jan 21st, 2010, 17:31 PM

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Originally Posted by brandonsgirl

Oh good idea. I hadnt thought about her DVDs for some reason. Think i might give them a try.
I dont know what to xpect with my body afterwards but im guessing my tummy will be a little saggy to start off with?
Ive never read anything about your body after pregnancy lol.

I was quite surprised actually - my tummy's pretty much how it was before I got pregnant (I'm 6wks postnatal now), it needs a bit of toning up still but it's not as wobbly as I thought it would be

brandonsgirl · Jan 22nd, 2010, 06:55 AM

Yeah i know that i have a horrible exaggerated image of how my tummy is going to be and know it wont be half as bad as thought i would be lol. But i seem to have got alot of stretch marks on the front of my belly and am worrying about how they will look

I didnt have any untill like 3 weeks ago and then all of a sudden hulooo stretch marks

Szaffi · Jan 22nd, 2010, 07:12 AM

Hi- I had a C-section and started `exercise` with a physiotherapist the next day. Basically the exercise was to breath in breath out all the air, close your mouth and pull you ribs up and hold the position as long as you can. This basic `suction` exercise is done in different postures.

I'm still going to physio classes, and we do a lot of posture and coring exercises and also work the pelvic floor and the back. According to my physio, crunches are very bad to do at this time as your belly muscles need time to recuperate. Also she doesn't recommend running as it places too much pressure on your pelvic floor.

I'd really recommend that you start proper postnatal class from an instructor who knows what they are doing - it has helped me tremendously.

Bumpontherun · Jan 22nd, 2010, 14:07 PM

I was out with the dogs from day 4 (I didn't have a section and only a small tear). Started running 2 weeks ago at 4 weeks and have negotiated with OH to go to budypump tomorrow

Just remember if you are BF getting out the house is a military operation so I think a DVD or Wii fit wouldbe fab sadly I have neither

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brandonsgirl Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wanting to come home to England Posts: 3,312	When can you start exercising again? Im starting to worry alot about the weight i might have put on whilst being pregnant and am wondering how long after you have given birth you can start exercising to get that baby weight off. I know i will obviously be sore for a while. But am curious. Also would any one recommend exercises to do ? I really miss doing dance so i was thinking of getting a dance keep fit dvd or something but dont know if that will help with toning the stomach and stuff.

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Elski Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,023	It's recommended that you wait until you get the OK from your GP at your 6/8wk postnatal check. Basically your stomach muscles separate to accommodate your growing baby and post-birth, take a while to fuse back together so exercising before this has happened can hinder healing considerably. You could try Davina McCalls postnatal workout DVD maybe? I've heard good things about it... Els

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Vicks Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 2,911	I started exercising after my 8 week check-up, but only gentle stuff as I had a c-section so had to let that heal. Now Joe is 4 months old, I'm back at the gym, doing pilates and walking the dog like normal but still have a bit of weight to lose. Hope the rest of your pregnancy goes well x

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brandonsgirl Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wanting to come home to England Posts: 3,312	Oh good idea. I hadnt thought about her DVDs for some reason. Think i might give them a try. I dont know what to xpect with my body afterwards but im guessing my tummy will be a little saggy to start off with? Ive never read anything about your body after pregnancy lol.

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brandonsgirl Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wanting to come home to England Posts: 3,312	Thanks Vicks, good luck with your LO

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Pyrrhic Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,567	Remember it can take up to 2 years for your body to get back to normal after childbirth. Start if slow and easy

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brandonsgirl Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wanting to come home to England Posts: 3,312	Yeah i know that i have a horrible exaggerated image of how my tummy is going to be and know it wont be half as bad as thought i would be lol. But i seem to have got alot of stretch marks on the front of my belly and am worrying about how they will look I didnt have any untill like 3 weeks ago and then all of a sudden hulooo stretch marks

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Jan 22nd, 2010, 07:12 AM	#9
Szaffi Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brussels, Belgium Posts: 1,959	Hi- I had a C-section and started `exercise` with a physiotherapist the next day. Basically the exercise was to breath in breath out all the air, close your mouth and pull you ribs up and hold the position as long as you can. This basic `suction` exercise is done in different postures. I'm still going to physio classes, and we do a lot of posture and coring exercises and also work the pelvic floor and the back. According to my physio, crunches are very bad to do at this time as your belly muscles need time to recuperate. Also she doesn't recommend running as it places too much pressure on your pelvic floor. I'd really recommend that you start proper postnatal class from an instructor who knows what they are doing - it has helped me tremendously.

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Jan 22nd, 2010, 14:07 PM	#10
Bumpontherun Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Inner Hebrides Posts: 1,205	I was out with the dogs from day 4 (I didn't have a section and only a small tear). Started running 2 weeks ago at 4 weeks and have negotiated with OH to go to budypump tomorrow Just remember if you are BF getting out the house is a military operation so I think a DVD or Wii fit wouldbe fab sadly I have neither

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