“Exercise after a c-section?”
Is it safe to start jump roping 4 months after a c-section?
Female | 31 years old
Medications: High blood medication
Conditions: Hypertension
3 Answers
Yes, in general, it is safe to start strenuous exercise 6-8 weeks after abdominal surgery. Congratulations!
Start with weight lifting and walking 1 -2 hours every day. Try cycling or swimming.
Dr. Jessica Scotchie
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Reproductive Endocrinology
Chattanooga, TN
You should not do heavy exercise until you are released to exercise from your OBGYN.
