How much walking is appropriate after a normal birth?

It is very uncomfortable to carry a baby in your belly for ten months of pregnancy. On the first day after delivery, when the baby is born healthy, you feel much more relaxed and want to go out for a walk. However, your body is still very weak on the first day after delivery and it is not suitable for you to walk too much. So how long and how much should you walk a day?

How long after giving birth can you walk out of bed?

After a normal birth, depending on the physical condition of each mother, she can usually get out of bed and walk within one to two days:

If a mother has an episiotomy or laceration, she may need to delay getting out of bed to avoid the wound from splitting; a mother in better physical condition can even get out of bed and walk within 24 hours.

How long is the appropriate amount of walking per day after a normal birth?

How long you walk a day after a normal birth depends on the mother's physical condition. You can walk as much as you want as long as your body allows and you don't feel tired.

How long after giving birth can you go out?

Generally, you can go out after three days of normal delivery. It depends on the mother's recovery. Some mothers who are particularly unwell still need to wait a few days before going out. Generally, you can go out after about a week. The traditional confinement period requires not going out for a month after delivery. This is due to the limitations of the sanitary conditions in the past. However, in fact, not going out for a long time is not conducive to the mother's recovery.

Tips:

Mothers should never think that lying down is the best way to rest. Long-term bed rest is not only not conducive to the body's recovery, but also increases the risk of thrombosis. If the body allows, it is best to get out of bed as soon as possible and walk and exercise.

Precautions for walking after childbirth

1. Focus on not getting tired

After a normal birth, mothers must be careful not to cause physical fatigue when walking. Never force yourself, so as not to put excessive burden on the body and affect physical recovery.

2. Avoid standing or squatting for long periods of time

After a normal birth, mothers should not stand or squat for a long time to rest after they are tired from walking. This is not only not conducive to physical recovery, but may also cause problems such as uterine prolapse.

3. Take precautions against cold and sun exposure when going out

If the mother wants to go out for a walk after giving birth, she must be prepared to keep warm in cold weather and protect herself from the sun in sunny days to avoid causing physical discomfort and colds.