Abdominal Exercises Post C-Section

C-section is one of the most commonly performed inpatient procedures, and women who require C-section instead of a spontaneous vaginal delivery are at least twice as likely to suffer low back and pelvic pain.

Exercises must be done after cesarean section to strengthen the abdomen and pelvis as well as to combat sagging of the belly. In addition, they also prevent postpartum depression and stress as they help increase mood and energy.

Generally, the exercises can be started from about 6 to 8 weeks after cesarean section, beginning with low impact activities such as walking a short distance.

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Physical activities after cesarean section are usually done in two phases, depending on the mother’s condition and as authorised by the doctor.

Walking helps the mother feel well and it should be done gradually beginning with short distances such as taking a walk around the block then gradually increasing the distance travelled.

Kegel exercises strenghthen the mucles that support the bladder, intestine and uterus and it can be done during pregnancy or postpartum, a few days after cesarean section and after removing the urinary catheter.

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Pregnancy, cesarean section and breastfeeding contribute to poor posture. In the initial phase of postpartum, poor posture can be due to day-to-day activities such as carrying the baby, placing the baby in the crib or breastfeeding; all which can result to back pain.

Exercises such as sitting on a chair with your back straight and shoulders projected back or doing a slight back rotation of the shoulder can be done to avoid back pain and to strengthen the muscles of the abdomen and lumbar. Another exercise associated with breathing that can be done is that while sitting on the chair, inhale and lift the shoulders and lower them when exhaling.

Stretching can be done while focusing on the neck, shoulders arms and legs so long as they are light and do not press the scar region of the cesarean section.

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These exercises can be done in 3 sets of 20 repetitions about 2 to 3 times in a week. However, it is important not to do heavy exercises like staying in the gym for more than an hour and losing more than 400 calories as this will decrease milk production.

The bridge is recommended as it strenghthens the muscles of the pelvis, glutes and thigh. It also lengthens and gives stability to the hip.

How to do: Lie on your stomach with your legs and arms outstretched, bend your knees and support your feet on the ground. Contract the muscles of the pelvis and lift the hip off the floor, keeping your hands on the ground for 10 seconds then lower the hip and relax the muscles.

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How to do it: Lie on your back with your legs and arms straight and without a pillow. Lift as high as you can as you get both legs together, without bending your knees, for 5 seconds, and then lower them slowly.

The mild abdominal is recommended so as to strengthen the tone of the abdomen, improve breathing, prevent back problems and contribute to improvements on day-to-day life.

How to do: Lie on your stomach without a pillow, fold the legs and stretch out your arms. Contract the muscles of the pelvis and lift the trunk as high as you can, looking up for 5 seconds then slowly lowering.

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The plank on 4 supports works for the resistance and strenghthening of the abdominal muscles, the pelvic and diafragamation floor and it also improves breathing.

How to do: Support the elbows and knees on the ground as you keep your back straight then contract the belly for 10 seconds. Increase time each week until you reach 1 minute. You can begin with 5 seconds in the first week, then 10 seconds in the second week, 20 seconds in the third week and so on.Post C-Section Core Exercises with Restore Your Core®: All of these should be done only once you have medical clearance to workout.

Lie on your back or sit up tall in a chair. If lying on your back, bend your knees and put the soles of your feet on the floor. Place your hands on your lower belly and as you exhale, hiss out of your mouth and feel your belly moving away from your hands. At first, it might be hard to feel that but with time and practice, you should be able to access your deep core muscles pulling in. 8 times.

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Adding on to the deep core engagement. Keeping your hips totally stable, a neutral curve in your spine, exhale, hiss, abs move in and slide your right leg away from you on the floor and then back in. Be sure not to let your belly bulge, harden and push out, or your other foot to push into the floor. Use your core to help maintain proper form. The focus being on your lower core. Many times, that area is a bit numb so it is very important to try to activate it.8 times.

Adding on to the leg slides. Keeping your hips totally stable, a neutral curve in your spine, exhale, hiss, abs move in and slide your right leg away from you on the floor and lift the leg up and then back down. Keep lifting your leg slowly up and down. Be sure not to let your belly bulge, harden and push out, or your other foot to push into the floor. Use your core to help maintain proper form. The focus being on your lower core. Many times, that area is a bit numb so it is very important to try to activate it. 8 times.

Come to stand in a goddess stance. Legs wide, feet turned out, knees bent. Hold a block or a book between your hands. Raise your arms to shoulder height and exhale, hiss and squeeze the block with your hands and side bend slowly right and then left. Imagine you are in a jar of maple syrup and move with resistance rather than flopping in and out of it. Be sure not to bear down, push your abs out or hold your breath. You should feel your lower core moving in as you side bend. 8 times.

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Begin standing. Hold light weights (1-3 pounds) at chest height. Elbows are bent. Inhale and on your exhale, hiss, engage your lower abs in and begin to hinge forward from your hips. Knees slightly bent. Pause for the inhale and lift back up on an exhale. This one is super challenging, so lose the weights if you feel you are bearing down, pushing your abs out or not feeling your lower abs contracting. the common cheat here is to round your back so be sure you are hip hinging, almost feeling like you are sticking your butt out behind you. 8 times.

Core strength post Cesarean birth can be extremely challenging or difficult and these are 5 tried-and-true exercises after a C section that will help you to really access your lower abdominals and strengthen your core again.

These are also great exercises for a Diastasis Recti so even if you haven’t had a Cesarean birth you should definitely give them a try.

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This workout video shows a special breathing technique. To learn how to use your breath to engage your transverse abdominal muscles – check out my article with our Restore Your Core® Program discussing this.

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