pole dancing after a C-section?

bubblebabeuk started this discussion · 8/16/2009

I had to have an emergency C-section recently 🙄 , how soon can I start pole dancing again? 😕 I know I can't drive for 6 weeks so I am kind of assuming that would rule out pole dancing for 6 weeks as well, is 6 weeks enough recovery time or should I leave it longer? 🤔 has anyone else had a C-section when did you start dancing again? 📚 is there anything I should avoid doing move wise to start with? does anyone have any tips on how to build my strength back up without causing damage? 👍

5 replies

Veena · 8/17/2009
You really need to speak with your doctor on this one!! Pole puts a LOT of pressure on the abs, and you need to make sure your dr understands that when you are asking about resuming exercise. I would NOT begin inverting at 6 weeks. Take it slow. 🌸
RoxyPink · 8/17/2009
I had a c-section but didn't start pole for a few yrs afterwards...but take it slow and when your body is ready to take on the demand of pole, you will be surprised at how fast your tone and strength can come back! Becareful and listen to your body...but like Veena said, talk with your Dr. 😀
flyingsaucereyes · 9/30/2009
my doctor said i could try after 3 months but she didn't really know what pole dancing involves, when I exlpained some of the moves she changed her mind and recommended i wait 6 months. It's been 4 months and it is very hard walking past my pole and not being able to jump on. I did a few spins the other day and ended up with a sore lump near the scar that lasted for a few days so now i am going to wait the other 2 months before doing anything like that. I am starting belly dance classes next week- hoping the ab work will get me back in good condition for poling.
Veena · 9/30/2009
Sounds like a good plan to wait...you can always stretch and work on transitions around the pole for now. 🌸
verucablue · 10/1/2009
I had an abdominal hysterectomy, tummy tuck and lipo all at the same time. The cut was a bikini cut and I probably had a longer healing time because of the other work I had done as well but I waited around 6 months to go back to any serious pole (ie inverting or anything more than a spin). I went back to light - very light lol aerobic activity (treadmill) after 3 months - I probably could have gone back a little sooner but I really wanted to be safe 🙂