C section

Hello ladies,

I had a c section 2 weeks ago. I'm just wondering when you all went back to the gym, running etc?

I know i should rest for 6 weeks but I might start some gentle yoga.

Just wondering how everyone's recovery has been with a section?

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This is totally dependant on the person and their own recovery.

My first was an emergency as I got sepsis during delivery - my recovery was very very slow - around 12 weeks if I remember rightly.

This time was an elective due to various reasons. I'm not not unwell so in theory should recover much quicker. I'm currently 1 week PP and still very sore and not very mobile at all. I can't see me being able to do any of the activities you have asked about for a good while yet, but time will tell.

I know others who have had sections and their recovery has been so quick. My advice is to try and not have a time frame in mind as I did that last time and it's so difficult mentally if you're not better when you 'should' be

Stretch everything … except anything that engages your core… You don’t want your recovery time to take longer or stitches re opening xx All the best

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