How long did you wait after baby was born to start wakeboarding...I am hoping to go at least once before the season is over...baby is due in 10 days!!!
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I would assume 6 weeks at least
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my friend waited 6 weeks to get clearance from her OB, then her first ride back she fractured her knee! (can't remember bones involved etc). <BR>In her case it was suggested that her calcium was depleted after giving birth, and another point I heard was that for about 3 months after giving birth, all ligaments etc in the body are extra loose, which may have allowed extra movement in the joint and added to the injury. <BR>my suggestion would be to wait for drs clearance, take some calcium supplements, and gradually build up to more high impact riding (ie don't try to start jumping right away!). <BR>I think my friend was unlucky, but it was such a random thing to happen, and it wasn't a bad fall at all. just be careful <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0>
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a minimum of 6 wks (too much Relaxin and Oxytocin in the body before then to keep your joints where they need to be- you'll be bendy-girl till your hormones even out.) <BR> <BR>congrats on your baby! <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0>
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I had to wait 6 months, but only because it was winter when I had my daughter and I don't do cold water. (Plus I had to get back into bikini shape!) ;)
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Yes Kim...great answer...that is exactly why you should wait...plus it also depends if you end up with a c-section or not....but mostly the relaxin has to level out.
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Oh this is something to think about! Geri I can't get pregnant! well not yet at least. oh we need to talk, i will facebook ya
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I know this thread is four years old now... but would the wait period be different with a c-section? Had my baby boy via emergency c-section 8 weeks ago today and am dying to get on the water once before it's too cold and the boat is put away!! Thoughts?
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