18/10/2026
6 things you need to know before exercising after a C-section
You might have been told at your 6–8 week check-up that you’re ready to return to exercise. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re ready to jump straight back into your pre-pregnancy workouts.
C-section recovery takes time, and your return to exercise should be gradual and based on how your body is healing, not just how many weeks it’s been.
Head to the Free Guides tab on The 360 Mama website to download our guide to exercising after a C-section (link in comments below).