Postpartum Exercise After C-Section: Safety & Recovery

Question
Hello doctor,

This is kiran. I have undergone c-section 6months back. And I am healthy and alright now. I have no health issues at present. can I prooced with exercises like brisk walk, jogging and cycling. Or a c-section patient will have any restrictions. I heard that I should never jog and walk fastly,if I do, there will be chances for hernia. Is it true. Please let me know when will I be normal to do all the exercises to lose weight. Also suggest me the do's and dont's. Thank you.

Regards,
Kiranmai.

Answer
At 6 mos. post C-section, all aerobic exercise should be safe. Jogging, running, fast walking will not cause a hernia. For abdominal rehab, start with postpartum core stability. See http://befitmom.com/bounce_back_fast_post_natal_core_conditioning_dvd.html for an award winning DVD.
For weight loss, create a small, daily, deficit of between 300-500 calories.