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Old 11-06-2008, 05:08 PM
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Default How long?

How long after a c-section can you sit in a whirlpool??
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Old 11-06-2008, 05:53 PM
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My best answer would be to wait until your 6 week check-up w/ your OB/Gyne.

Your incision needs to heal and not have any germs introduced into the incision. That could cause it to break open.
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Old 11-06-2008, 07:09 PM
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I was discharged at 6 weeks with my other three. For this pregnancy I went to a different doctor who I wont see until 8 wk pp. I am 6 wk pp now.
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Old 11-07-2008, 04:07 AM
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Then wait until your 8w pp. You really need to have your incision checked on by your doctor before you can take a bath, sit in a whirl pool, enjoy normal 'married activities' etc.
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Old 11-07-2008, 04:55 AM
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Agreed... have to be cleared by the dr first. Better safe than sorry.
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Old 11-07-2008, 08:32 AM
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Yup--wait until the Dr. I had a vaginal delivery and wasn't even allowed to take a "regular" bath until my checkup (which was yesterday).

BTW--your little Elijah was born the same day as my DD
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Old 11-07-2008, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by LovingJesusinAZ
Yup--wait until the Dr. I had a vaginal delivery and wasn't even allowed to take a "regular" bath until my checkup (which was yesterday).
Really??? My doctor encouraged me to take baths! Just no bubble soap.
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