7 w post c-section running
When is it ok to start running again? Health visitor advised to wait longer before running but did anyone start at 7 weeks and how?
I know I won't be running marathons any time soon and probably have to start back at a couch to 5k but when?! I'm getting restless legs! Advice please
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12 weeks. Wait for the tissue to heel. There are several layers of fat that needs to heal that you can see. 6 month today, I still feel sensitive there. Walk instead
6 weeks for driving unless still in a lot of pain and 12weeks if no pain but everyone is different I can’t run or jump and it’s been 1 years and 2 weeks I still got heaps of pain over my pelvic floor area and right across c section so I wouldn’t recommend running around until you know your fully recovered 🙂 definitely do check up’s with ya Gp
I started back again at just before 7 weeks, i felt fine a lot earlier and was itching to get out but i decided to wait till after my 6week appointment to be sure.
I felt good as id done a lot of walking building up with the dogs anyway so i just went out and did 1.2miles, thankfully my scar/belly felt absolutely fine too it was just my body being unfit that was the issue!
After that first run i just went straight for 5k runs again and had no issues after any of them at all albeit im very slow now compared to previously 😅
Just listen to your body and give yourself good rest in between, walk if you need to, take it easy and don’t push it too hard and if you notice any issues at all then stop!!
I know I’ll be the same as you!! There’s a test on summahealth to see if you’re ready for running. I think this check + your 6 week doctor sign off + a 6 week pelvic floor physio check should give you reassurance to know when :) I’m thinking for myself if I’m okay it’s realistic to start at ~10-12 weeks
Run? Girl take it slow forreal. Like several months later, your body is in a delicate state
I was a big runner pre babies and during pregnancy. I got into yoga at 6w and light jogging at 8w pp, I was cleared first. Slowly got back to pace by 16w and 6 months after my section was running races again.
Stamina takes a while to recover but keep at it at your own pace and forget times. I did parkruns with the pram, slow and steady till I was strong enough to maintain a pace and keep a good time.
I had electives though with no recovery issues and was walking every day from discharge.
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