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I had my c section on 18 March and I don't have any clear information about c section recovery , internet and people give different opinions. Please clarify me week wise c section recovery and in how many days internal stitches get recovered , when can I lift weights.
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A time period of 6 wks from day of caesarean is for full recovery.You can lift weights at least 3 mths after else you can do light exercises after 6wks
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
3 months for complete recovery
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Dr. Thrupthi Reddy
Infertility Specialist
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
It takes 6 weeks for you to recover and get back to pre pregnant state
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Dr. Sophia Yasmeen
Obstetrician
5 yrs exp
Mahabubnagar
See c section is entirely different from normal vaginal delivery
U have taken rest and good protein diet
Don't lift heavy weight for 3 months and even follow abstinence for 3 months...
Continue breastfeeding
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
6 weeks
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Dr. Parthvi Patel
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
10 yrs exp
Surat
Internal recovery around 6 weeks to 6 months
Skin healing 10 days
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Weight lifting after 3 months
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Do cardio
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
You can start excercise after 6 months .
Stitches take time to heal.
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