Working Out After C Section

Take 2 or 3 slow deep breaths every half hour.

Working out after c section. This is one of the best introductory exercises to help you strengthen the upper body. You won t have to wait too long. You can try gentle exercises a few days after the c section.

For at least the first 6 weeks stick to only walking. The first exercise in your post c section workout is the wall push up. After that start with some light exercise if you feel up to it.

They have been shown to decrease stress incontinence following childbirth. As you can tell from this description a c section is not the gentlest of procedures on the body and organs so adequate rest and recovery are essential. These exercises will help strengthen the muscles that support your womb bowels and bladder.

Try some stretches like bridges kegels and planks which you can do at home. This can help prevent lung congestion from sitting in bed so much. After your c section you can start to exercise your pelvic floor once your catheter has been removed and as soon as you feel ready.

This may help you manage any problems with leaking urine. If you re wondering when can i exercise after c section take heart. Stand at least 12 inches away from a wall enough to extend your arms against it.

Your client will need to be patient with the process and not push through it. In your return to more traditional strength training after your six week clearance and a check in with the pelvic floor physio you ll want to allow your body plenty of time to adapt to the increase in movement and a good deal of recovery time between bouts of exercise. Set your stance shoulder width apart and place your outstretched hands against the wall.