Heavy Lifting After C Section

According to reardon around 4 6 weeks i recommend checking in with pelvic health physical therapist who can guide you on some gentle abdominal and pelvic floor strengthening exercises.

Heavy lifting after c section. You should not lift anything heavier than 10 pounds or your baby for the first 6 weeks postpartum you ll bleed for up to 6 weeks after a c section even though you ve had a c section you ll still experience some vaginal discharge called lochia lochia is a mixture of uterine tissue mucus and blood. These may seem simple but after 10 months of pregnancy and major surgery you need to rebuild the foundation of your house first. Obstetricians may recommend adherence to varying lifting restrictions about a cesarean section but most advise not lifting more than 10 to 15 pounds for at least a few weeks after the operation according to childbirth solutions.

6 weeks is the golden rule for minor objects. You can incorporate core breathing into each of these exercises. I also had a section but i am 8 weeks pp and i m still a little iffy lifting heavy objects.

Talk to your obstetrician about the specific guidelines you should follow. Return to strength training after a c section birth. 4 6 weeks before doing heavy exercises that involve your belly or lifting anything larger than your infant 2 weeks before you can drive a car 3 weeks once you have a healed incision to take a.

You went through major abnominal surgery and you need time to heal.