what exercice after VB?

[Chacha23]

Hi, I feel like I should know this, but I didn't think of asking in my post-birth appointments and no one volunteered the information.

I had a not-great-but-not-totally-horrendous delivery in october (forceps and bad tear), and I think my pelvic floor and muscle separation are pretty normal for my situation, relatively ok but not great yet.

I'm not sure what kind of exercise is recommended? I used to swim and run, but with dd and very little help that's not really an option anymore, and I'm guessing running is not great for pelvic floors anyway. I was thinking about getting an exercise bike?..

Would appreciate the advice of more knowledgeable MNers!

i think it depends on how old your dd is, and if your still in pain!

i didnt really ask/ think about it whoops and when i felt able i went back to my high impact zumba...

sorry, i know its not much help, maybe just listen to your body? if you really want to run maybe wear a pad (i still do a year later for zumba) incase there is some.. leakage

i mean, who actually does pelvic floor exercises!

sorry, just seen october!
i started exercise about 3 months after birth, but depends on the person! maybe ask hv next time you get dd weighed?

I'm in the same position. I think I'm ready to start running again (although a look at the weather persuades me otherwise), but I need to work out how to fit this in with a three month old that I look after during the day. There's not a wh

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... There's not a whole lot of time in the evening when there's two of us. I running considered bad for pelvi or recovery? What else can I do for decent gain from fairly limited time?