In the case of exercise, there is relatively little concrete evidence on when it is okay to start. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says that it is safe to resume exercise “within a few days” after a normal vaginal delivery. This isn’t to say you will be running interval workouts a week later, but some walking may be feasible. They caution, though, that this will be different if you’ve had a caesarean or significant vaginal tearing. In the case of a caesarean, the standard recommendations include some walking within the first two weeks, introducing the possibility of
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