exercise.....

[rachie29]

I havent had my 6 wks check yet because Holly is only 4wks!! but I would like to start back at my pilates class once a week. Does anyone know if i can do this without having seen the GP?

 

[MissThing]

Depending on what kind of birth you had. If it was vaginal and no tearing and you feel ok, moderate excersise like pilates once or twice a week will be fine. Just dont over do it

 

[Marijana FC]

I waited for my six weeks check up but the GP didn't actually check anything. She just asked me if I felt OK?! Which I did
Anyway, I think that you should follow your body. Assuming that you didn't have any tears or stiches, I would probably start with very mild stretching more than actual exercising. I would also avoid advanced tummy exercizes. I've done a lot fo pilates before pregnancy and continued doing it right through the delivery day but I did not do much for the first two months: I didn't really have time (or I was just too sleepy) or I didn't feel right when I tried doing some more serious positions.

 

[Squiglet]

You have to wait 6 weeks before starting exercise....?? I've been carrying stuff and shopping and heavy pushchairs up and down stairs and walking miles upon miles... I thought it was good for me... I feel fine.. back aches a bit (but think thats from carrying lil miss all the time ) but I just jumped back into the swing of things as I felt fine. Also I was told the more exercise you get the quicker you stop bleeding and I hate wearing pads... On the upside I'm fitting back into all my pre pregnancy clothes already