How long after birth.....

queenie521 · October 2008

before you can begin doing more intense workout routines?

I am just sitting here on the couch watching tv and surfing the net feeling the fattest and most unhealthy i have ever been and am almost looking forward to being able to do somethin about it.

How long before I can get intense in my daily workout?

Amy H · October 2008

After my c-section, I was cleared for exercise after 6 weeks. I'd let everything drop (exercise wise) during pg b/c of several instances of spotting, etc. At 8 weeks, I tried one of my old videos and it hurt so I stopped. Tried again the next week and was able to gradually work my way back up. I'd say by 5 months pp, I was doing the same level of activity I was prior to being pg. Just remember you'll also be exhausted & with how much DS was nursing at first, exercise really wasn't high on the priority list for me. This time, I'm in much better shape even now and hope that I'm able to resume activity quicker.

queenie521 · October 2008

i was doing 30 min on the elliptical every day up until about 30 weeks when i got a wicked bacd cold and then went straight into 3rd tri exhaustion.......havnt done much since, but ive gained just over 50 lbs since conception and i just feel so disgusting.......i cant wait to get some of this weight off of me.

mtnbride1 · October 2008

I would ask your doctor the next time you see him or her. I would think within a couple of months you could start working out again regularly, but that doesn't mean you can't go for walks.

JARbaby · October 2008

I was cleared at 4 weeks after my c-section but working out hurt my BM supply so I had to back off until I weaned at 11m.

AliciaRae · October 2008

I plan on working out little by little just as soon as I get home from the hospital. I've been very lucky that I've only gained about 19 pounds this entire pregnancy, but I've got my DH's 15 year High School Reunion in November that I need to be ready for ;-).