| The main thing about exercise after c-section is | | | | 3. Yoga. Be careful of anything that will stretch |
| to wait until your incisions (i.e., stitches) have | | | | your abdominal muscles excessively. Otherwise, |
| healed. | | | | you should be able to perform basic moves like |
| Before you try to exercise after c-section get | | | | warrior I, pelvic tilts and supported bridge. You |
| the go ahead from your doctor to start an | | | | may be able to find postpartum yoga classes at |
| exercise program. | | | | your local gym or YMCA. |
| Once you have the go ahead from your doctor | | | | 4. Pilates. Pilates is excellent for rebuilding your |
| to exercise after c-section, try these exercises. | | | | core. Listen to your body and make any |
| 1. Walking. Walking is the best exercise after | | | | modifications that will make the exercises easier |
| c-section for getting your body used to the idea | | | | and comfortable. |
| of exercising again. Start with short strolls around | | | | 5. About your abs...start slow. Don't over do it or |
| the block with our baby in a stroller. Then | | | | you run the risk of permanently damaging your |
| lengthen your walks and maybe start to jog or | | | | ab muscles. These will probably be tender for |
| run a little. | | | | awhile. |
| 2. Kegel exercises. While the main point of kegel | | | | Use these tips to exercise after c-section and |
| exercises is to strengthen the muscles of the | | | | you'll lose weight reasonably and you get your |
| vaginal wall, they can also help to strength pelvic | | | | body into proper shape without hurting your body |
| muscles. So you can continue to do these | | | | more. |
| exercises after birth. | | | | |