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A member asked:

When can i start exercising my abs after having a cesarean section?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

By 3 rd wk: Most of the ob&gyn surgeons will allow to do progressive exercises by this time healing will be almost complete.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/21/2013

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Gradually >6 weeks.: Do not exercise until 6 weeks postpartum! gradually increase your activity after that point and go back to full activity after your child's first birthday in order to avoid hernias!

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 3/17/2013

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