Exercising After A C Section
While it s not the best fat burning exercise it does still burn calories.
Exercising after a c section. All of these should be done only once you have medical clearance to workout. Tighten your lower abdominals by breathing in and pulling your belly in towards your spine as you release the breath. If you re wondering when can i exercise after c section take heart.
A c section is an abdominal surgery so six weeks is the minimum you should wait says nazneen vasi pt a physical therapist and owner of body harmony physical therapy in new york city. This will depend on your fitness level prior to the c section and how you have recovered from the c section. After a c section delivery doctors recommend that you should wait 8 10 weeks before doing any formal or more intense exercise.
It also helps retrain the core muscles to work. Once you have recovered from your c section and no longer have any pain it is usually safe to start low impact exercises such as swimming pilates yoga gentle jogging and low resistance gym work. Lie on your back or sit up tall in a chair.
This exercise is a great relaxation technique. Here are some things you can do as soon as you feel up to it. Raise the knee on top as much as you can while your heels are still.
While running is usually off limits for women for a while after a c section elliptical exercise machines offer a low impact alternative. If you use an elliptical machine proceed at a moderate pace and use a level of resistance that you re comfortable with. High impact exercise tummy toning workouts and full blown cardio are definite no no s for the first six weeks after a c section delivery.
However some new mothers are advised to limit their daily exercise to just walking for the first 6 8 weeks after which they can start regular recovery workout sessions. Clamshells lie on your side with your knees bent and your hand resting on the hip going towards the ceiling. Most doctors agree that a gentle post c section workout regimen can help you heal faster and prevent complications.