exercise after an abortion

tweety · Guest

how long after having an abortion can i start back jogging?

crzyfl · Veteran Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Posts: 1163

Provided there were no complications, you can start jogging again as soon as you feel like it.

Carifairy · Veteran Joined: 16 Apr 2006 Posts: 2723

It is good to wait 2-3 days..But then resume activities as you feel up to it..

BUT YOU MOST likely will notice that the more active you become the more you will cramp and possibly have heavier bleeding. I did not resume strenuous exercise for 7 days, and I hardly bled at all.

Guest · Guest

You should not exercise immediately after an abortion. Your body should rest for at least 2 weeks. While you can return to work, you should not lift anything 15lbs or more at least for 2 weeks, and, if you can, you should rest as much as possible during those 2 weeks, perhaps even month while your cervix is healing. Too much walking or strenuous activity can cause muscle cramps that ibuprofen (no aspirin, no midol, these cause more bleeding) can help relieve.

mamajama · Newbie Joined: 28 Feb 2008 Posts: 14

I know my clinic said no strenuous or aerobic activity for two weeks. I'm sure that's just being overly cautious but I'd say at least a week and then listen to your body from there. If jogging makes you bleed heavier and get cramps then take it easy for a little longer.

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