Ab work after birth

BoilerUp1

Hi all,

How long did you all wait to start doing ab work (e.g., crunches) after delivering? My doctor said that I could resume my workout routine as soon as I felt ready but I forgot to ask about abs in particular.  Anyone with previous experience? 

vlagrl29

i started ab work at 6 weeks post baby

JG362009

I did abs at about 3 weeks pp.  I had a c-section. 

clo1982

I had a c-section so it may be different if you deliver naturally. I started doing light ab work at 6 weeks when I was cleared for physical activity. I know it was extremely difficult for me at first and took a while to build back up!

courtneyklv

I started taking ab class at 4 weeks