how long

[perfectpony]

How long did you wait till you started riding after having baby?

[jack]

if you feel ok and only going to be going light hacking you should be ok

[kateflashy]

i havent had one myself but one of my old bosses was out riding work on the race horses her first day out of hospetial

[dannyboy]

I would say it would all depend on your babies delivery, if you had a c-sect, then I suspect it would be best to leave it for approx 6 weeks (you have to leave this time before driving). If you had a perfectly normal birth and feel OK, then why not just go for it ;D
I take it your getting excited & eager about getting back in the saddle?

[florence]

Well, you must be feeling like you're up to it because you're asking! I haven't had kids either but most of my friends have been back in the saddle by 6 weeks after - some just a couple of weeks! A little tip, though - take a towel and change of clothes with you! One or two have had a little "accident" first time out (esp in canter!) so be prepared!

[maximum]

6 weeks give or take.

my physio pal said once you can do 10 star jumps and nothing falls out your ready to go!

depends on the birth, I had a few stitches so waited for them to heal!!

[florence]

Aug 19, 2008 12:04:46 GMT maximum said:

my physio pal said once you can do 10 star jumps and nothing falls out your ready to go!

Gulp!!

[perfectpony]

Aug 19, 2008 12:04:46 GMT maximum said:

6 weeks give or take.

my physio pal said once you can do 10 star jumps and nothing falls out your ready to go!

depends on the birth, I had a few stitches so waited for them to heal!!

well its been nearly 2 weeks but i feel fine! ;D

[dannyboy]

Go for it then - good luck hun ;D

[zara]

Please, please, please make sure you are doing your pelvic floor exercises correctly. Have you seen a physio since the birth? If not at least get hold of some correct info on how to do them, if you need some PM me and i will send. In my day job I'm a specialist nurse in Urology dealing with female bladder problems. As for riding there is no reason why you shouldn't unless you have had any stiches etc.
Maxie, I would challenge any woman over the age of about 40 to do 10 star jumps with a full bladder without leaking!

[slinky]

Aug 21, 2008 19:07:53 GMT zara said:

Please, please, please make sure you are doing your pelvic floor exercises correctly. Have you seen a physio since the birth? If not at least get hold of some correct info on how to do them, if you need some PM me and i will send. In my day job I'm a specialist nurse in Urology dealing with female bladder problems. As for riding there is no reason why you shouldn't unless you have had any stiches etc.
Maxie, I would challenge any woman over the age of about 40 to do 10 star jumps with a full bladder without leaking!

I'm not so sure it would be my bladder giving me a problem. I think my bowels would be more of an issue.

I rode about 4 weeks after my c section, the midwife wasn't too impressed, but I felt fine.
Definitely listen to your body, and take it steady. ;D

[florence]

Aug 21, 2008 19:07:53 GMT zara said:

Please, please, please make sure you are doing your pelvic floor exercises correctly. Have you seen a physio since the birth? If not at least get hold of some correct info on how to do them, if you need some PM me and i will send. In my day job I'm a specialist nurse in Urology dealing with female bladder problems. As for riding there is no reason why you shouldn't unless you have had any stiches etc.
Maxie, I would challenge any woman over the age of about 40 to do 10 star jumps with a full bladder without leaking!

Like I said - take a towel and a change of clothes!