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Got the "green light"...Question for the c-section mamas

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dandr10199
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Got the "green light"...Question for the c-section mamas

To start exercising and I can finally get some! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

I have a question for the c-section mamas. When you first started to exercise, what did you do? I want to do pilates again. How did it feel to do core work?

TMI, but did having sex feel painful? Chat Icon Thanks!!

Message edited 6/23/2006 12:12:17 PM.

Posted 6/23/06 11:52 AM
 
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KPtoys
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Re: Got the "green light"...Question for the c-section mamas

resuming "activities" with DH wasnt too painful. It felt weird on my scar but nothing I couldnt handle.

Core work on the other hand bothered me, and still does. If I lay on my back and raist my legs and lower them to the floor when I am about 30 degrees from the floor I get a sharp pain in my incision area. I guess I needed to work up those muscles. Other than that alls well.

Posted 6/23/06 12:23 PM
 

BaroqueMama
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Re: Got the "green light"...Question for the c-section mamas

Although I'm not even two weeks out of my c-section, I've been trying to use my stomache muscles as much as I can without overdoing it. I make sure to try to use them when pulling myself up from bed or the couch, and I try to hold them in when I'm standing, etc. I am careful not to overdo it, but it really seems to be helping get some of my strength back.

Posted 6/23/06 12:26 PM
 

Lichi
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Re: Got the "green light"...Question for the c-section mamas

I'm curious to know everyone's responses to this as well....

but one other question: why does every doctor vary in their sex/exercise response? For instance, my doc said that I could have sex at 6 weeks, but should wait till 12 (Chat Icon) to exercise (strenous)... My pg wasn't complicated, and I'm in perfect health, so why?

Posted 6/23/06 1:56 PM
 

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Re: Got the "green light"...Question for the c-section mamas

I had a c/s for my first, and well, that was 2 years ago and I haven't exercised since then so I can't help you there. But as far as resuming activities, no problems at all, I just made sure he didn't put too much pressure on my scar.

Posted 6/23/06 2:45 PM
 

dandr10199
Grace is growing up too fast!

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Dina

Re: Got the "green light"...Question for the c-section mamas

Posted by Lichi

I'm curious to know everyone's responses to this as well....

but one other question: why does every doctor vary in their sex/exercise response? For instance, my doc said that I could have sex at 6 weeks, but should wait till 12 (Chat Icon) to exercise (strenous)... My pg wasn't complicated, and I'm in perfect health, so why?



My doctor told me that exercise was ok as long as i promised to stop if it hurt near/around my incision. He told me to take it easy at first, which I plan to do.

Posted 6/23/06 2:46 PM
 
 

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