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Running after c-section

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lovelyjubilly · 04/01/2018 08:53

How long did it take before you felt able to run again? I know it will be different for everyone, I'm just interested and hopeful that I'll be able to get back out there soon

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ThursdayLastWeek · 05/01/2018 14:33

I went back very very tentatively after my 6 week check up.

I think if you lower your expectations, act like you’re learning to run again and take it very easy it’s all good.

Good luck!

lorisparkle · 05/01/2018 14:51

Whilst I did not do running I pushed myself physically too quickly after my third c-section and ended up having problems with my stitches. I wish I had taken things a bit slower and listened to by body. It is surgery after all!

CottonEyeJosephine · 05/01/2018 16:30

I started running again after about 8 weeks, but very slowly and tentatively...

eurochick · 05/01/2018 16:39

I started at 7 weeks. It was horrible. I felt like my insides were falling out. I waited Bout two years before I dared try again....

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