Post partum workout recommendations?

[Anonymous]

Had a c-section 8 weeks ago and still look moderately pregnant. Has anyone found any good workouts , focusing on the mid-section in particular? I am having trouble finding good info online - some sites say crunches are ok, others say to stay away. The OB is clueless. Any advice or links to helpful sites?

[Anonymous]

Pilates is great for the mid-section, provided you work with a competent instructor who has experience with post-partum bodies.

[Anonymous]

If you take Pilates, you might want to find out if you have diastis recti first (separation of ab muscles). Ask your provider. If you don't do ab work correctly, it can make the diastis recti worse.

I did not have it with my first, but got it with my second (vaginal birth but don't think it makes any difference).

Also, MuTu or Tupler technique are supposedly good for diastis recti. Have not tried either. 10 months pp with second and no time.

[Anonymous]

I did Tracy Anderson's post pregnancy workouts at first and then graduated back to regular barre - either Suzanne Bowen streaming or in person barre studios. It took me months before I didn't feel lots of soreness the next day due to my C-S.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you take Pilates, you might want to find out if you have diastis recti first (separation of ab muscles). Ask your provider. If you don't do ab work correctly, it can make the diastis recti worse.

I did not have it with my first, but got it with my second (vaginal birth but don't think it makes any difference).

Also, MuTu or Tupler technique are supposedly good for diastis recti. Have not tried either. 10 months pp with second and no time.

Thanks. OP here. My OB confirmed I don't have diastasis recti because she sewed my abs back together (thanks, doc!). She also told me that my uterus protrudes more than some women's because of where it is located in my body. Curse you, genetics. I really don't want to field "are you pregnant again?" questions for the rest of my life so looking for advice on what to do. Pilates is on my list. Any other workouts I could try on my own at the gym? How have others rid themselves of the pregnancy pooch?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I did Tracy Anderson's post pregnancy workouts at first and then graduated back to regular barre - either Suzanne Bowen streaming or in person barre studios. It took me months before I didn't feel lots of soreness the next day due to my C-S.

Thanks, will check these out.

[Anonymous]

Pure Barre has a special for new moms.