How soon did you go for a walk after having a c section? It’s been 2 weeks and I went for about a 15 min walk and now my scar is really hurting.
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2 days after. But took it super super slow

Same here- c section 2 weeks ago and went for my first outside walk this morning. In more pain this afternoon but it’s internal and not really on the scar. It’s like gravity or my organs put extra pressure on my uterus / pelvic area and hurt the bruising from the surgery.

Everyone is different I walked 10min to my partners parents 4 days after (not through choice)
And was walking round a shopping center 8 days after my second
If you le scar hurts it’s your body telling you to slow down mumma take it easy x

So I was walking the day after, but I didn’t go out for an actual walk probably until 2 weeks as well but Definitely don’t push yourself but don’t stay too still either, I’d say right now is still a bit early, maybe a walk around the block here and there but not daily…give yourself grace. your body is still healing an immense amount of trauma and 7 layers being cut open and stitched (which could also be at risk of popping open if you’re pushing yourself) so remember that as well.

Walking right away is good to prevent clots. Keep going for walks but listen to your body. If your scar hurts after 15 minutes you went too far. Try 10 minutes and avoid hills if possible.

Trust your body! That’s what my doctor said and worked for me. I knew when it was enough and also when I could walk a bit longer. Try and you’ll know when you had enough.