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Michelle Maffei

After going through a cesarean section, be aware that your body went through a different experience than the mom who gave birth vaginally, which means you recovery will be different.

But, alas, you are not alone! For me the biggest hurdle of recovery was the extra weight gain following the surgery, shares Kira Kroboth, new mom from Raleigh, NC. It was a complete shock to me the amount of fluid you retain in the weeks after the c-section. This felt beyond unfair.

And, dont make the mistake of comparing yourself with Hollywood moms. The crazy diets and strenuous exercise routines they often dive into after giving birth are not recommended by most doctors.

When to get started Now that you have your sights set on the finish line, make sure that you are ready to head out of the starting gate. Most physicians recommend that you wait until your 6-week postpartum appointment before giving the green light to begin exercising. Dieting is also a no-no before your 6-week mark, especially while breastfeeding.

With a vaginal delivery, many women are able to begin light exercise, like walking or stretching, days after giving birth. Once you hit your check up and your doctor gives you the thumbs up, resuming normal activities is usually safe.

On the other hand, a c-section is major surgery, so recovery time and what you can do will take a little more patience. After a c-section, most moms are off of their pain meds and doing pretty well by their 2-week post-op appointment, advises Gina Dado, MD, anOB/GYN with Arizona OBGYN Affiliates, Paradise Valley Branch in Scottsdale, AZ.

Not until 6 weeks post c-section will they be off of all restrictions and can resume exercise and intercourse. It takes many months, however, for their incisions to remodel and their abdomen to shrink after a pregnancy, so they should be patient at getting their bodies back.

Mind and body Regardless of how you delivered your bundle of joy, moms of both delivery methods are advised to begin a light walking routine to increase your stamina and boost your spirits.

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