Exercise After C-Section, 3 Simple Tips to Promote a Rapid C

To many, the idea of any type of exercise after c section would be considered very inappropriate, especially if you asked those women who had just been through the operation and are trying to cope with their own c section recovery.

However exercise after c section is actually a very important part of the whole recovery process. There are some exercises that not only promote feelings of well being and confidence, but are also vital to assist convalescence and to realign and tighten the stomach muscles at a time when the body is primed for weight loss and repair.

The following recommendations are based on my years of experience and knowledge. These 3 key areas need to be concentrated on immediately after the operation in order to promote a rapid c section recovery and return the stomach muscles back to the condition they were in before pregnancy.

#1 Burning body fat

As well as wanting to lose weight for vanity and confidence, there are a number of more important reasons why weight loss is vital during your c section recovery.

a) Increased amounts of stored fat place greater stress on the joints which are already unstable because of the hormones produced during pregnancy.

b) More body fat makes your heart work harder because every part of your body needs a blood supply, the more 'body you have' the harder your heart has to work. Straight after the birth your heart will be weaker because you will have been unable to perform any activity that challenges it for the last few months, so as soon as possible, try to start a progressive walking program.

#2 Increased blood flow to the wound

In order for the damaged tissues around the scar to repair themselves they require a constant supply of nutrients. Being as active as possible ensures that the heart is pumping oxygenated blood full of these nutrients around the body.

By eating a well balanced, nutrient dense diet after the operation you will not only ensure that your body has the building blocks for repair that it needs, but also control the amount of calories you are consuming from high sugar or fat food sources.

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