When can I start exercising after giving birth?

Exercise is something that everyone of us has to do every day. We all know how important exercise is to our bodies, and it is even more important for women after childbirth. However, we must also pay attention to the method when exercising. The bodies of women after childbirth are special, and a little carelessness will cause serious effects on the body. So, when can you start exercising after childbirth? Let’s take a look at it below.

Postpartum exercise time varies according to the delivery method

Mothers who gave birth naturally and did not have postpartum hemorrhage: They can get out of bed and walk around 2-3 days after giving birth, do some pelvic contraction exercises 3-5 days after giving birth, and do soft gymnastics or stretching exercises 2 weeks after giving birth.

Mothers who have had a cesarean section: It depends on the healing of the wound. Generally speaking, you can start stretching exercises one month after delivery, and exercises to train the abdominal muscles are suitable only 6 to 8 weeks after delivery.

Suitable exercise for pregnant women

The mother is weak, so gentle aerobic exercise is suitable for her, such as walking, jogging, etc. Here are some exercises that are good for your health:

Perineal contraction exercise

Purpose: To promote vaginal recovery and prevent uterine prolapse

Time: Starting from the first day after delivery

Method: Lie on your back or side, inhale, tighten the muscles around the vagina and anus, hold your breath, hold for 1 to 3 seconds, then slowly relax and breathe, repeat 5 times.

Chest Exercises

Purpose: To restore breast elasticity and prevent sagging

Time: Starting from the third day after delivery

Method: Lie flat on your back with your hands flat on both sides. Raise your hands straight forward, stretch your arms to the left and right and lay them flat. Then raise them until your palms meet. Then stretch your arms straight and lay them flat behind your back, then return them to your chest and back to the original position. Repeat 5 to 10 times.

Through the above introduction, we now know when we can start exercising after childbirth. This is also a matter of being responsible for the mother's body. We should pay attention to the movements and methods when exercising, and we also need to be aware of our ability and avoid harming the body. Especially postpartum women should pay attention to their daily diet conditioning.