You can exercise as soon as you want after your baby’s birth.  The amount you do and how strenuous the exercise will be depend on the type of birth you and how much exercise you did before your baby was born.  Other considerations are whether you are breast-feeding and the amount of discomfort you feel.  Always listen to your body since you will become uncomfortable if you do too much.  Your body has just undergone an enormous change throughout the course of pregnancy and childbirth particularly if you had a cesarean section.  There are also high levels of hormones still in your body, which can make you more supple and prone to injury.  If you are breast-feeding you may just want to do gentle exercising until feeding is established.  It’s a good idea to wear a supportive bra while exercising, and exercise following a feeding rather then before one, which may make it more comfortable for you.  Always warm up, wear correct footwear, and drink plenty of fluids while you are exercising.  Stop and seek medical advice if you feel unwell or experience any severe pain or your bleeding increases.  Although getting back to your pre-pregnancy shape is important for your well-being, be patient with yourself and take your time.
Floor exercises are a good place to start.  Also lying on your back and doing twisting can be very relaxing.  The exercises you should avoid are full impact (like running) and resistance exercising should only be done after six weeks of postpartum to prevent any strain on the pelvic wall area.

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