C/S BFing Moms... PP Exercise Question

How long after your c/s did you feel good enough to start working out and what did you start with? Did you notice a drop in supply once starting to work out?

After DS I didn't "need" to work off the extra weight since I lost most after delivery and then nursing helped with the rest... but this time I'll be having a CS to have the twins...

Re: C/S BFing Moms... PP Exercise Question

I got clearance at 6 weeks PP. I was FF at that point no longer pumping so can't speak on supply issues. I started slow, mainly bc I wasn't used to working out as I only walked ruing pregnancy. I felt fine and did spinning @ 8 weeks PP.

Re: C/S BFing Moms... PP Exercise Question

My OB cleared me this time (after #3) to start running and anything I wanted at 2 weeks pp - although he said it might be uncomfortable to do ab work)


I started walking 2 weeks pp with #2 and running 5 weeks pp.

ETA: I BF - I pumped before any exercise/running. No decrease - I actually increased with both of them (b/c of rigorous pumping/nursing schedule)

Message edited 1/8/2012 11:32:15 AM.

Re: C/S BFing Moms... PP Exercise Question

I did not have a c/s but I started running at 7 weeks PP and did not notice a decrease in supply.

Re: C/S BFing Moms... PP Exercise Question

I did not have a c section, but I started with the elliptical by 6 weeks and started running at 8 weeks pp. My supply actually increased after I started exercising!!

Re: C/S BFing Moms... PP Exercise Question

My Dr won't clear me for exercise until 6 weeks pp. I can walk but nothing more until 6 weeks