What Are The Risks Of Exercising Too Soon Postpartum?

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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

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

Other Layers That Need To Heal

> 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

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!

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

Bleeding Postpartum

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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