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Exercise & body · Transition

Back to structured exercise (6–12 weeks)

Usually 6w–2m 23d after the birth

What it is

Low impact from 2–6 weeks as bleeding allows; strength with light loads from 6 weeks (8 after caesarean, with clearance). Slow down if bleeding returns, heaviness, leaking or pain.

Sources

• Physical activity and exercise during pregnancy and postpartum (CO 804) — ACOG · checked 02-09-2026
• Optimizing postpartum care (CO 736) — ACOG · checked 02-09-2026

Last reviewed 01-09-2026 · Confidence: high

Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.