Fitness post c-section

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Anyone got any links or ideas of what I can do to prevent myself slipping into disarray?

I'm three weeks post section which I know isn't much, but I'm vain and also feel very unfit and my back aches, I want to do some light exercise but not really sure where to start. My bum and thighs feel so doughy, which I know will pass as the weight comes off - and I'm eating lightly - but I need to find some gentle exercise too, ideally that I can just do in the house.

Any ideas?

For three weeks post section, I think a walk every day will be all you should do.
For anything more strenuous I really would recommend waiting until at least after your 6 week check. Over activity might hinder your scar healing.

Don't worry though, I was able to run (slowly) after my 6 week check

And congratulations!

Thanks, I know you're right! I went for a walk in the park today with pram and it was enough, three circuits at a normal walking lace felt like a proper workout! So will just stick to that for now until my check, sensible advice even housework can be too much so I'm being silly.

You're 3 weeks in so I wouldn't worry too much right now. Have a look at youtube for how to check for diastasis recti when you're ready (abdominal separation) as exercise can compound the issue if you have this problem (I did after both cs). It often causes back ache which is why your op made me think about it.

I had to start walking dd to school after her baby brother was born (4 days post emcs in fact) so I used that as my starting point. I used to walk and get a bit out of breath. Then I used to walk a bit faster. Then I'd add in an extra loop. Then I'd do it at a very fast walk/trot. By 9 weeks I was jogging again and by 12 weeks, running. I built it up little by little.

Strengthening your core is quite a good idea as a thing you can do at home. Lying down and doing simple leg raises, back raises, bridge, simple plank (on knees at first), reverse plank etc.

I genuinely would leave it until your 6 week check though. Go for some walks, concentrate on your posture and try not to worry. If anything hurts, stop and rest immediately.

Google postnatal tva exercises for ideas.

I started with walking to the end of the road as I'd ended up pretty much housebound with SPD in the last month. I gradually increased the distance

At 6 weeks I started to use the Erin O'brien postnatal recovery Dvd. At 10 weeks I felt ready for buggy babes. At 5m, I was ready for a mainstream circuits class.