How long after a c section is it safe to resume normal activities?

Answer 1

That is a question you should be asking your doctor as all women heal at a different pace. Be sure your body has had a chance to build-up before becoming pregnant. Good luck Marcy As soon as your dr clears you to resume normal activities. Of course then it will be nine months later...but you may have to have a c- section again. Answer Recent research suggest a woman should have at least 18 months in between deliveries if she wants to have a vbac.

Answer 2

You should seek the advise of your OB. However, it you CAN become pregnant even before your cycle returns to normal. If you do not wish to become pregnant you need to use protection. Generally, most OB's will say between 6 month to 24 months after delivery.

As soon as you feel you are able to cope with another baby. With me it took 3 years, but some babies are very 'easy' and the Mom feels she can cope with another soon.

Answer 3

The best person to answer this is your ob/gyn, it partly depends why you had the c-section. Having babies too close together is not good for you or your babies however they are delivered. Research has shown that if the babies are less than 18 months apart they second baby is more likely to be pre-term. This does not affect all second babies but enough to be significant.

Answer 4

I had a c-section on April 20th last year via c-section and I am currently expecting my next child on May 4th of this year. It is safe to get pregnant any time but your body may have different reactions. Because the c-section was not that long ago, I often experience pain and stinging around the incision scar. It tends to be more bothersome the further along I get but it may not be as serious for you. other that that, there shouldn't be any problems.

Answer 5

As soon as you release another egg, which is different for everyone. For some it can take just a few weeks, yet for others it can take almost a year. If you are breast-feeding it can delay the return of ovulation for some time. While you can get pregnant any point after your c-section, doctors recommend some time in between to allow your c-section to heal. If you want to have a vaginal birth after c-section (vbac) you should have at least 18 months between deliveries.

Answer 6

Recovery time depends on the patient and their pain/inflammation levels. Normally doctors do not recommend any kind of strenous activities (like lifting up objects over 10 pounds and walking up stairs) for up to 2 weeks

Answer 7

I'd say wait about 3-5 months just to be safe.

Answer 8

It happened to me and I did fine. Those children are now 29 and 30.