Abdominal exercises after cesarean delivery

 

There are many abdominal exercises that can be practiced after cesarean delivery, but women have to wait for four to six weeks before starting them, including yoga exercises, exercises for the lower pelvis, and in addition to exercising regularly, attention must be paid to reducing weight by eating a healthy diet.

The lower pelvic exercise

is a simple exercise that strengthens the muscles in the lower pelvis and tightens the abdomen? This is done by lying on the back with the knees bent up and feet fixed on the ground, then taking a breath with the navel pulling inwards, then exhaling the breath with the navel outside. Repeat the exercise several times, while maintaining the stability of the rest of the body during exercise.

Exercises to strengthen the basic abdominal muscles

These exercises can be practiced four to six months after the cesarean section, including squatting exercises, super-man, and the four-kneel exercise Limbs so that the stomach muscles are the opposite of gravity, then the intensity of the exercises is gradually increased, along with an increase in the length of the period of exercise in proportion to the nature of the body.

The Kegel exercise in a seated position

There is a layer of connective tissue between the abdominal muscles and the pelvic floor, and the Kegel exercise strengthens its work to achieve the best results and also strengthens the lower pelvis and regulates urine after childbirth, and it can be practiced as follows: Sitting on the edge of the seat with the feet fixed on The ground, and tightening the muscles at the bottom of the pelvis to become as if we are trying to prevent the flow of urine, while imagining trying to close and lift both the vaginal opening, the opening of the anus, and the urine opening away from the chair, then continue in this position for at least five seconds, then take a short breath.

The exercise is repeated eight to twelve times, with a two-minute break between each time, and it is repeated twice a day, and it can be performed in different positions such as lying on your back or standing.