When did you start running PP? (clicky poll)

mizrunzou · October 2011

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shaindelr · October 2011

I had a c-section so couldn't do ANYTHING until 6 weeks pp, and when I tried to run, I weighed so much more, it killed my knees. I really started running about 3 or 4 months pp, and I'm back to doing about 3 miles a day now. (My LO is 6 months old).

My advice is to take it slow. It's better to be cautious than to hurt yourself.

demmie326 · October 2011

The ran throughout my pregnancy with DD (including the night that I went into labor) so I was anxious to hit the pavement again. DD was born on Thursday and on Monday I was walking an hour with her. At three weeks postpartum I started running 3-5 miles 5 days a week. My docs guidance throughout my pregnancy was the same postpartum .... watch my heart rate and listen to my body...shortness of breath, soreness,etc. I saw my doc 5 weeks postpartum and he cleared me to resume more intense distance running and start entering races again. I have had to cut a back of couple of times due to spotting returning and being plain old tired and sore..

natalie202 · October 2011

I started very slowly easing back into running at 2 weeks. That may sound crazy early, but it's important to know that I ran all the way through my pregnancy AND I had midwife clearance to start that early as long as I took it easy and listened to my body.

NativeNyer · October 2011

Ditto on the "you only get one uterus". Especially if you have more than one kid.

tri-reader · October 2011

I started running at 3-4 weeks pp with after all 3 pregnancies. Doc cleared me at 4 weeks with first kid so the following pregnancies I started just a little earlier. At my 6 week pp check I told her I was running and she never had any issues with it.

JG362009 · October 2011

I had a c section and was DYING to run again. I went running a few times at 5 weeks PP and at my 6 week PP check up I told my OB that it was really tough to run and she told me that was because I probably shouldn't be running. It's hard to give up something you're addicted to, even if it's for only a few weeks/months.

mizrunzou · October 2011

I ran throughout my pregnancy as well...well, up until the last few weeks... with no issues...I had a pretty easy delivery and the Dr. in L&D (not mine, but the one on call) said she thought I should be able to get back in to it very easily b/c I didn't have much tearing,and b/c I was in such good shape etc. I'm getting anxious and due to scheduling conflicts, won't be seeing my OB for my follow-up until almost 8 weeks pp. I've been walking 1 week pp with no issues.

But, I only have one uterus... Gah!

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