Exercise After C-Section

[Carol]

No doubt baby brings so many inevitable changes to your life; some are extremely pleasant whereas some really makes us worried. One of those upsetting facts is the post-pregnancy figure. Every mother wants to get back in shape after delivering the baby but you must not jump into exercises and diet just after this experience as this is bad for you as well as for your baby. Give yourself time to adjust to the new circumstances; you may require little more time to come back to normal life if you have undergone a C-section surgery for delivery and you need to be cautious in selecting diet plan and exercises after C-section as well. Exercising is the most recommendable way to lose weight after giving birth because low-fat diet can be bad for breastfeeding mothers as they require a good diet which must includes fats as well.

Moreover being active is the most important thing to lose weight after delivery. You must not remain sluggish rather after a time period of about 6 to 8 weeks you should slowly start taking active part in daily life activities. Although the activities related to your child like taking care of his food, bathing, cleanliness, entertainment etc will keep you active but still try to involve in household chores and go for a walk if you feel like. Never miss opportunities to be active. Go for light exercises but before starting any exercise plan you must consult your doctor to check whether you are physically fit to take up your exercise plan. Following are some proven and very helpful abdominal exercises to get back your well-toned body:

Rest on the floor with your face upward in such a posture that your knees are bent and both of your palms are under your head. Inhale as much as you can and then slowly leave the breathe lifting your head up. Then relax for a moment and repeat. In first few days do it for eight times but slowly repeat it to around 30 times.
By lying straight on the floor with your palms behind your head, try to exhale while bending your legs and lifting your lower body towards chest.
Lie straight, with your legs straight touching the floor; try to touch your left knee with right palm and right knee with left palm. Do not lift your legs from floor.

By lying straight on floor inhale deeply, exhale slowly, and feel your abdomen movements. Start with 2-3 breaths and increase up to 25-30.
Practitioners declare the above-mentioned exercises as safe but you must not stress out yourself and if you feel uncomfortable, you must stop and consult your doctor. Remember your child's health is totally dependent on yours and if you fall sick your baby may remain unattended so make sure whatever exercise you undertake your comfort is the prime concern. Take healthy foods and exercise regularly to stay fit and healthy. Give time to yourself and enjoy your new mother status.