After delivery getting back to exercise should be a gradual process because your body has gone through a tremendous change and it takes time for it to bounce back. Generally, it is recommended that women wait about six weeks to start exercising after they have given birth; eight weeks if they have had a cesarean. However, some women can start exercising before this. When you decide to start an exercise program, discuss it with your health care provider first. There are also special postpartum exercise classes that you can join. Read the rest of this entry →