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How long after giving birth can i work out?

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When you feel ready: If you have not had a complicated vaginal delivery then you may start when you feel ready. Some physicians feel that you should wait at least six weeks.

Answered 2/19/2014

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Pain free: No more bleeding! no. C section? Soon if you were particularly athletic, getting back to it is good.

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