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2026-04-15 20:13:35
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. Thanks!!
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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

Answered2026-04-16 05:50:55

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3 months for complete recovery

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It takes 6 weeks for you to recover and get back to pre pregnant state

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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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6 weeks

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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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You can start excercise after 6 months . Stitches take time to heal.

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