Riding after having a baby, how long??

[1588]

One for the mummies...

How long did u wait before getting on ??
Not worried about my hoss as he's a sensible fella but I did have quite a few stitches .
Just wondered when it was 'safe' to and when it might be comfortable to.

LO is 2 weeks old so no immediate rush

Thanks

 

[fairhill]

I waited 2 weeks, but made sure I had a soft sheepskin seat saver for my saddle. I don't think I'd have been on board so quickly without it

 

[samfern]

3 weeks and had bad stitches. They do recommend 6 weeks but could not wait this long.

I have been told by other people they regret not waiting as your joints are still soft and it did cause a couple of people problems (though really who knows if related)

 

[Booboos]

I got on 7 weeks after a c-section but took it very gently as I couldn't afford to injure myself while having to look after the baby. She is now 11 weeks and I am schooling more properly but the most difficult thing is finding time for the riding around the breast feeding.

 

[SouthWestWhippet]

I waited 6 weeks, the way I figured, I'd had to stop riding at 28weeks pregnant, what was another 6 weeks really on top of that after the birth. Normal delivery, no stitches [lucky].

I would say enjoy your teeny tiny baby, they grow and change so fast. There will be masses of time for riding in the future when baby is bigger. Congratulations BTW!

 

[georgie0]

watching with interest - i was due last Thursday and am booked in for induction on Tuesday and cannot wait to get back in the saddle properly. I last rode a week ago, but verrrry slowly under strict supervision!