A mom writes in asking for advice about when she can take a bath after having a C-section. She says it’s been over two weeks, her incision looks completely closed, and she has stopped bleeding. Can she take a bath? The community of moms shares some advice.
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A member of the community asks:
“How long after a C-section can you take a bath?
How long after a C-section before you guys took a bath? it’s been over 2 weeks my incisions look completely closed and I already stopped vaginal bleeding.”
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Community Advice for This Mom Wondering How Long She Has to Wait to Take a Bath After Having a C-Section
To see what advice the Mamas Uncut Facebook community has for this mom in need, read the comments of the post embedded below.
Advice Summary
The community offered this mom in need a lot of great advice. Read some of their responses below.
“I waited until 6 weeks. Just to be safe.”
“When your doctor says it’s okay. Giving birth leaves a huge open area where the placenta tears away. It makes it easier for bacteria to get in. Just because you have stopped bleeding doesn’t mean you are healed.”
“I waited 2 months. But this was my second c-section.”
“I had the surgery in January, I was told 6 weeks. The incision inside still needs to heal. Showers are the safest right now.”
“I did after 3 weeks but didn’t stay in long.”
“This should be addressed in your discharge paperwork. For general surgeries, we usually say no soaking (tub, hot tub, etc) for 4-6 weeks, and to ask for doctor clearance at your follow up appt.”
“I would shower only until 6-8 week check-up with your Obgyn.”
“6-week check-up, your OB should clear you first. It was an opening into your abdomen, best to make sure it’s healing properly before immersing yourself.”
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