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How soon can i start intense exercise after giving birth?

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Dr. Stephen Scarantino answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Depends on type: If you had a c-section, resume formal exercise around 6-8 weeks. If you had a natural birth (and assuming there were no pregnancy/childbirth-related issues) you may resume exercise activities within days to weeks from when you gave birth. Regardless of birth mode, i would recommend gradually working back toward the level of activity you were at pre-pregnancy and checking with your OB first.

Answered 10/5/2016

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Dr. Scott Kramer answered

Specializes in Gynecology

1-4 weeks: Depending on conditioning at time of birth, n return to your workout routine as soon as you feel comfortable.Cardio, core, and moderate weight training are excellent choices. Mix it up to avoid overtraining. Check out this efficient interval workout: hiit workout routine burns more fat in less time http://www.Womenshealthfremont.Com/health-library-general-health-specialists-bay-area.Htm.

Answered 4/3/2016

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Depends: It depends on how physically fit you were to begin with. If you had a vaginal delivery then you could go back to your regular exercise routine as soon as you feel up to it. If you had a c-section then i would advise you to wait three months. You need to give your abdomen time to heal.

Answered 5/4/2015

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