What Are The Risks Of Exercising  Too Soon Postpartum?

You may hear stories of people getting back to an exercise routine a few days after delivery. But no matter if you had a vaginal or cesarean delivery, your body needs time to heal.

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If you exercise too soon after a c-section, your fascia might not heal properly increasing the risk of a hole forming, aka a hernia

HEALING AFTER A C-SECTION

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Also, your uterus has a big scar on it. It takes weeks for this scar to heal properly.

Other Layers That Need To Heal

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> 66% of women experience a vaginal laceration. This basically means that the baby’s head tore your vaginal tissue during delivery.

HEALING FROM A VAGINAL DELIVERY

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You might have also received an episiotomy. This is when your obstetrician purposely makes a cut in your vagina to widen the birth canal.

What About Episiotomies?

Now let's go over the risks you might face if you do too much too soon!

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It’s normal to experience some bleeding for up to 2 weeks after delivery. But sudden activity can worsen this bleeding!

Bleeding Postpartum

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If you exercise with wounds that haven’t yet fully healed, you run the risk of letting your sweat get into your wounds. 

You Can Increase The Risk Of Infection

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