https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:01:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-is-it-ok-to-exercise-post-partum#post-169676 Fri, 25 May 2012 21:33:47 +0000 woodentulip 169676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was told to avoid pilates (unless it is specifically postpartum pilates) until you have your abdominal separation reviewed...not that I am anything close to expert on the subject, but I understand that pilates can help to strengthen your abs as they are, so if you have any separation, it will make closing that gap more difficult. If you have any access to mom/baby workouts, I would totally suggest that route!!!<br /> But yes, once you get clearance! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-is-it-ok-to-exercise-post-partum#post-169674 Fri, 25 May 2012 21:25:11 +0000 stiffaknee 169674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was told it was ok to walk/ jog 2 weeks pp if i was feeling up to it...i started doing 2 miles 2 weeks after baby was born, now up to 3-4 miles a dat (3 times a week) and im 4 weeks pp. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-is-it-ok-to-exercise-post-partum#post-169564 Fri, 25 May 2012 18:15:56 +0000 regberadaisy 169564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: thanks for the tips! No dieting necessary on my part and I'm just thinking pilates to help tone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-is-it-ok-to-exercise-post-partum#post-165788 Wed, 23 May 2012 01:15:08 +0000 runsyellowlites 165788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree to wait for clearance. I do think that working out to intense &amp; dieting can affect milk supply if you're breastfeeding (some moms in a bf'ing grouo were talking about it) so that's something to keep an eye on &amp; then just adjust accordingly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-is-it-ok-to-exercise-post-partum#post-165770 Tue, 22 May 2012 23:55:42 +0000 lemondrop 165770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got the all clear at my 6 week appointment, before that I just did long walks at a slower pace. I haven't started working out yet at almost 5 months though ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-is-it-ok-to-exercise-post-partum#post-165711 Tue, 22 May 2012 20:55:21 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 165711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wait to get the okay from your doc! Usually at 6 weeks PP. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-is-it-ok-to-exercise-post-partum#post-165653 Tue, 22 May 2012 19:30:17 +0000 Sweet T 165653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was given the okay at my 6 week pp appointment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-is-it-ok-to-exercise-post-partum#post-165651 Tue, 22 May 2012 19:28:20 +0000 autumnlove 165651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got the green light at 6 weeks! Didn't actually start until 8 weeks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-is-it-ok-to-exercise-post-partum#post-165574 Tue, 22 May 2012 18:16:33 +0000 Mrs. Pen 165574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>most everyone can at 6 weeks unless they had REALLY bad tearing.<br /> I started going on mile-long walks at 2 weeks pp, and then full out going to the gym right at 6 weeks. I found that I couldn't do half of what I used to be able to though. I used to do 3-5 miles easy on the elliptical, I could hardly do 1! And any really intense cardio (like jumping or running) caused incontinence which was so embarrassing. So I started working on kegels again and it's gotten better 6 weeks later :) I still make sure to use the bathroom right before working out though lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-is-it-ok-to-exercise-post-partum#post-165571 Tue, 22 May 2012 18:13:37 +0000 MsMini 165571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was told that it would be okay after my 6 week appointment (but I had a c-section). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-is-it-ok-to-exercise-post-partum#post-165568 Tue, 22 May 2012 18:11:01 +0000 chopsuey 165568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB gave me the okay at 6 weeks pp too </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-is-it-ok-to-exercise-post-partum#post-165561 Tue, 22 May 2012 18:03:46 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 165561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: My OB gave me the go-ahead at my 6 week PP appointment! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-is-it-ok-to-exercise-post-partum#post-165560 Tue, 22 May 2012 18:00:10 +0000 regberadaisy 165560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So my bump has pretty much gone all the way down at 3 weeks pp. but there is a lot of leftover flab! I read that exercising too early is actually bad because you might retear those stomach muscles.</p> <p>When did you start working out -particularly abs- after delivery?</p> <p>I am planning to ask at my post partum care appt at 6wks. </p>