Question 1

how soon can i exercise after giving birth?

Accepted Answer

6 weeks: You can start walking and climbing stairs if you need to as soon as you feel up to it.  Hold off on heavy exercise for about 6 weeks, especially if you had a c-section.  For an uncomplicated vaginal delivery without stitches you can start light exercise sooner, but listen to your body, if it hurts then stop doing it.

Question 2

what are some good exercises after giving birth?

Accepted Answer

Gentle and easy: Light stretching, walking, yoga are some of the best ways to get started after birth.

Question 3

how do i lose the extra 20lb after giving birth?

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Diet/exercise: I wish their was a magic way to lose weight, then i would be skinny. It all boils down to calories in and calories out no matter what fad or program you do. Pick a reasonable exercise program and diet plan and be consistent . 1-2 lbs a week is reasonable. Good luck to you, you can do it!

Question 4

why do women's sex drives diminish after giving birth?

Accepted Answer

Lack of sleep: A new baby is a lot of work.  Nursing is also very time consuming early on.  Get your family and friends to help you with the baby as much as possible.  Only you can nurse the baby but everyone else can do everything else.  Let them help you so that you can get as much sleep as possible.  Sleep deprivation is the main reason for lack of sex drive after giving birth.

Question 5

how long should you wait to madterbate after giving birth?

Accepted Answer

When you are: comfortable. This is for clitoral stimulation.

Question 6

after giving birth @ 35, bp is up 174/119; usually wnl, why?

Accepted Answer

You got hypertension: You possible got hypertension. Over 90% the hypertension is genetic relate and 10% cause by secondary reasons. You should see a doctor to rule out the secondary causes.

Question 7

when will i get stitched after giving birth?

Accepted Answer

Shortly after birth: If you need stitches (and not all women or tears do) it is usually done right after delivery, either before or after the placenta is delivered.  Some tears are small enough and are not bleeding, and don't really need any stitches.  Rarely women have large tears or tears that are complicated that require a lot of time.

Question 8

after giving birth, why do i have poor eyesight?

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: Your blood sugar may be high which can change your prescription. Rarely, eclampsia can damage the eyes.

Question 9

how soon after giving birth can i have intercourse?

Accepted Answer

Six weeks: Whether you give birth vaginally or by c-section, your body will need time to heal. Many health care providers recommend waiting four to six weeks before having sex. This allows time for the cervix to close, postpartum bleeding to stop, and any tears or repaired lacerations to heal.

Question 10

stretch marks after giving birth, are these normal!?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They will change from the pink color to a silvery-flesh color, making them less noticeable with time.

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