Jogging three weeks after delilvery?

peps815 · May 2011

I had a very easy labor and delivery- thank God! It has been three weeks and I feel great. I was told to wait until my six week appt to be cleared for exercise other than walking. I am going crazy! I am a bigger runner and want to start again. I have done the 30 day shred the last two days and feel great. Has anyone started jogging before their 6 week appt? Is 6 weeks a typical time frame?

Thanks

cesehorn · May 2011

I fear I'm going to be in this same boat. I love getting outside and doing stuff and if I feel good at three weeks I'm going to be tempted to get out and do stuff, irregardless of the doc's suggestions. That being said, you did just birth a human. This was a major stress to your body and you really do need to think about the impact running/jogging may have after that.

Maybe try walking for a bit and see how that goes. You can still stay in shape and get out. You won't be able to go as far as you might while running, but walking can be great. As your body is adjusting back to being not pregnant your joints will probably protest a lot to the jarring of running. You can also walk with the baby if you can't find someone to watch the new LO.

In my birthing class the nurse was like, "well if you feel okay and you get out your body will tell you if you're doing too much. So if you feel fine, get out and then feel worse, give yourself a break and take a few more days off, then try again the following week," when I asked about this very thing though.

Ultimately it is up to you and how you feel. As a runner you know your body better than any doctor ever could and sometimes you need to do what is best for you. Your sanity may be worth the risk of getting yelled at when you tell the doc you've been running since 3 weeks post-partum. Yes, I believe that you should tell the doc stuff you do regardless of what their opinion is because it is just that -- an opinion, and you know your body best -- but they should also be aware of what's happening in your body to help you the best that they can.

firsttimeaunt · May 2011

I felt great 3 weeks after my deliver but when I went to get checked at my 6 week PP appointment, my doc said to wait until 8 weeks before jogging. I was a little suprised since i felt so good so I just walked for 8 weeks.

When i was able to jog again, I was able to ease right back into it. I just finished a half marathon 2 weeks ago when LO was 5 months old (and did a personal best).

mrsredrox · May 2011

Congrats on your newborn! Can I ask how you managed to have such an easy labor/delivery? I'm just trying to prepare. Would you attribute it to exercising during your pregnancy or just luck? TIA!

IncogNeato · May 2011

If you want to sniss yourself for life! :-) I would avoid things that put pressure on the pelvic floor. Maybe some hill walking or elliptical would be better.

tri-reader · May 2011

I started jogging at 3 weeks pp with baby #2. I had easy deliveries with both kids and with my first child my dr released me at 4 weeks to work out so with baby #2 I just started a week earlier than that. At my 6 week appointment all was good. And I ran a half marathon at 13 weeks pp.
I don't know how comfortable you feel speaking with your dr, but you could always call your doctor and ask if that's fine.

blu-eyedwife · May 2011

My doctor said if all goes well I don't have to wait 6 weeks after delivery to start running again. She said a couple weeks would be fine.

azcobride · May 2011

Everyone's bodies are different. I waited 6 weeks because I was still bleeding quite a bit. Then I jumped right into training for a 1/2 marathon. I ran the 1/2 one day before my son turned 5 months old. However, I did have a lot of pelvic pain the entire time I was training. It just felt like the muscles there were all out of whack. So perhaps I shouldn't have jumped into it so quickly. Maybe try some walking first and see how that feels before you try running. Good luck!

seaturtle19 · May 2011

i was on a bike back in spin class 3 wks after delivery- my doc was fine with it....i think 6 wks is wayyyy too long. i plan to be back running/swimming/biking within 3 wks if i can- depending on delivery of course.

SFAug07 · May 2011

I had a very easy vaginal delivery and went for my first run 1 week after giving birth. I finished a full marathon 2 months after birth, and it wasn't hard as I had continued running daily up to delivery.

megann831 · May 2011

I ran a 5K 4 weeks after delivering. I felt great after, listened to my body, and had no problem getting right back into working out

blathnat · May 2011

I started running again (slowly!) around 4 weeks after delivery. My MW said I could start once my bleeding had stopped. I'm training for a half-marathon in August. I'm slower than I was even while pregnant, but I also had a large tear and quite a few stitches. You know your body. I would still consult with your doctor, but trust how you feel as well.

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