Kayla approaches you 3 weeks after giving birth and is ready to return to your low-impact aerobics class. You tell her:
A)She can participate but must avoid any bouncing, twisting or high-impact movements
B)She can participate but must avoid any activities that require balance and proprioception
C)She should wait to participate and come back after her postpartum doctor appointment
D)She should wait the standard12 weeks after delivery before participating

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The suggested time for return to group exercise is after the woman attends her postpartum physician appointment or around 6 weeks post-delivery. Before this time, the woman can walk at a gentle pace, slowing increasing speed of intensity. When the woman returns to the group format, it is important to remind her to listen to her body and not to overdo it. It is also helpful to remind her that "setting goals" immediately after having a baby is typically unnecessary and results in unrealistic expectations.

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