![]() ![]() If you were to begin working out during the 6 week postpartum wait without that exam, you may make your condition worse by doing the wrong exercises. Your doctor may want to see if your episiotomy is fully healed, if there is any vaginal prolapse, if you have diastasis recti or any other residual side effects from pregnancy and childbirth. Getting the 6 week postpartum exam is very important because your doctor will do an internal exam to see if you are healing properly. ![]() I always recommend being on the cautious side rather than rushing into a workout before your body is ready. There are too many unknowns during the first 6 weeks postpartum to recommend beginning a workout routine during the 6 week wait. It’s my job! As a physical therapist I always do what the doctor recommends, and when it comes to postpartum workouts, the doctors recommend waiting until after the 6 week postpartum check-up before beginning an exercise program. I’m a stickler to following doctor’s orders. ![]()
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