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C-section Mamas & ab workouts

CecilbearCecilbear member
in April 2014 Moms
Hi ladies! So I am 10 weeks postpartum and just started working out (beyond my previous daily walk with LO). I've been feeling pretty darn awesome and like I've bounced back fairly quickly and easily. That is...until this morning's workout! Granted, I'm only on day 3 of my exercise regimen, but there are some moves I just literally cannot do anymore.

To any ladies who've had c-sections: When did you feel like your ab muscles were back to normal (not so much aesthetically, but strength/movement-wise). How did you get there?

I'm under no illusion that 10 weeks post-op I'll be doing 7 million crunches, but I didn't expect this serious weakness to hit me all at once. Just looking to hear others' experiences....
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  • woodstephaniewoodstephanie member
    edited July 2014
    I am 10 weeks post c section and just started jogging again. I can definitely feel it in my abs while running. Im too chicken to start an ab routine until I hear other's experiences. My core pre baby were the strongest part of my body.. hoping to regain that someday!
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  • RedDawnsRevengeRedDawnsRevenge member
    I have no abs. This was my second c/s. I will never be able to do crunches again.
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  • MamamonzoMamamonzo member
    I don't hurt unless I do planks. I'm much farther than 10 weeks pp though...17 or 18 weeks.. I honestly just go by months lol! I have noticed if I do lots of crunches I feel sick. Which could just be because I was on bed rest most of the pregnancy so it's actually be a year since I did any physical activity!

     

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  • babybarnes87babybarnes87 member
    Planks hurt for me at first when I started around 10 weeks PP. Now at 13 weeks I feel like my abs are getting stronger, and that's after yoga 2-3 times per week as well as some Jillian Michaels at-home DVD sessions. I think it will take time, but if you keep at it, it will begin to feel easier.
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  • steph1977steph1977 member
    I'm 12 wks pp after my 2nd c-s and have felt strong enough to do ab work for about 3-4 weeks. I'm doing Tracy Anderson's post-baby workout DVD and, while very effective, she's kicking my butt. Do what you're comfortable with, though, even some basic core work every day will help to get stronger.
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  • zazu13zazu13 member
    I had a separation (diastasis recti) and couldn't even get out of a chair or bed without rolling or pushing with my arms. I had no core strength. I started pilates at 3 months and after 6 sessions plus nightly exercises on my own for 4 weeks I feel awesome. I did 5 private sessions with a Stott instructor who is also a labor & delivery nurse. She knew exactly what I needed and gave me "homework" between sessions. I'd say I'm about 90% of where I was before my twins now at 4 months.

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  • macynsnoopmacynsnoop member
    I'm 13 weeks pp & feeling awesome! I know how you feel tho, the first time I tried doing any ab work it's like they didn't know what I was asking them to do! I joined stroller strides in my area & the ab work has really helped me, able to hold a plank for min! I was pretty gung-ho at 6 weeks pp & was doing a lot of running & hiking, just working thru whatever pain I had. Really can't stress how much the stroller strides work outs have helped me!
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  • macynsnoopmacynsnoop member
    Ya, I second what @MaiTaiBeth‌ said about specific exercises. In the stroller strides we do a ton of lunges & squats! I really think those moved helped get the lower abs working again.
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