Learn about postnatal exercise including when you can start
exercise after pregnancy with examples of safe, low impact ways of maintaining fitness after giving birth.
It might be the last thing on your mind but starting or re-starting exercise after the birth of your baby can help your body recover after giving birth, keep you fit and also help you to relax by giving you some time to yourself.
How long after giving birth can I start to exercise?
Unless you exercised regularly before the birth of your baby, it's generally advisable to wait for your six-week postnatal check-up before you start to exercise again. If you had a caesarean birth you will probably have to wait a little longer (perhaps eight to 10 weeks) for your body to recover before you start doing exercise.
feature article: Postnatal fitness; when can you start to exercise after birth?