{"id":68006,"date":"2021-12-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-19T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.arenaswim.com\/uncategorized\/postpartum-motivation-getting-back-swim-routine\/"},"modified":"2021-12-21T11:32:38","modified_gmt":"2021-12-21T10:32:38","slug":"postpartum-motivation-getting-back-swim-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.arenaswim.com\/en\/just-for-women\/postpartum-motivation-getting-back-swim-routine\/","title":{"rendered":"Swimming After Giving Birth: 6 Tips to Get You Motivated"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some new mothers head back to the swimming pool after giving birth and seem to pick up right where they left off. For others, getting into a routine is more of a struggle. Maybe you have little time or energy, or it’s discouraging to have to stop and rest constantly because it feels like you’ll never get back to your pre-pregnancy fitness level.<\/span><\/p>\n

While it’s not always easy to get back in the swim routine after giving birth, exercise is important. Today, we have some motivational tips and tricks to help you get back into swimming after giving birth. But before that, we\u2019ll also cover when it is safe to start swimming postpartum and go over the benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n

When Can I Start Swimming After Giving Birth?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Your doctor can provide the best medical advice about when you can safely start swimming after giving birth. Every woman’s body is unique and will respond to giving birth in different ways. Therefore, it is best to consult your doctor directly before jumping in the water.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a general rule of thumb, you should <\/span>wait until after your six-week check-up<\/span><\/a> before you resume swimming, as this will allow your body to appropriately heal before entering the water. <\/span>This will provide enough time<\/span><\/a> for the natural vaginal bleeding, called lochia, to stop. When the vaginal discharge stops, it signifies your body is recovering properly.<\/span><\/p>\n

The reason you’ll want to wait to swim after giving birth is to <\/span>reduce the risk of infection<\/span><\/a>. Infection can occur when bacteria enter the body, causing a uterine infection before the cervix is closed. Another threat of infection is if you have a scar that is not yet healed from a C-section.<\/span><\/p>\n

Consult your healthcare professional with any questions about swimming after giving birth, or wait until your postnatal check-up to be sure your body is healed before entering the water. The healing process, and how soon you can resume swimming, will vary depending on whether you had a vaginal delivery, cesarean section, or episiotomy. Your doctor will understand best when your body is ready to resume swimming activity.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Benefits of Swimming After Giving Birth<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Swimming is an excellent activity for your health<\/span><\/a>, and it can be a great activity for you to perform after giving birth. It is a low-impact exercise that will help to improve your physical and mental health after pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mayo Clinic suggests <\/span>physical exercise after pregnancy<\/span><\/a> can benefit you in the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n