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Want To Lose Weight, Had C-section. Can Use Cross Trainer And Sauna Steam?

Posted on Sun, 3 Jun 2012

Question: hi, i had c section 9 weeks ago, i want to loose my weight. can i use cross trainers and also take sauna steam now?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Hello
Thanks for writing to us.
It is nice to know that you want to lose weight. After 9 weeks of C- section, your wound and uterus would have healed completely by now. You can use cross trainers and take sauna steam but be careful not to overdo anything. Since your abdominal muscles would have become weak and lax due to pregnancy it is best to use initially the cross trainer under guidance of physical trainer and gradually increase the amount of workout that you do over a period of 4-6 weeks.
I hope my answer and recommendations are adequate and helpful. Waiting for your further follow up queries if any.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (13 hours later)

Thanks Dr XXXXXXX
I have one more question like can i do tummy massage for weight lose?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Hello.

Thanks for writing again.

Yes. Tummy massage is helpful and you can start initially with only upper half of your abdomen and then gradually move towards the lower abdomen.

Hope this answers your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Jyoti Patil