When were you allowed to take a bath after birth?

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I had a second degree internal tear and at the hospital she told me not to take a bath but I didn't ask for how long. She told me I could sit in like 2-3 inches of water instead of a sitz bath. Wondering when I can take one again. I'm 2 weeks postpartum but still bleeding a good bit

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If I remember correctly I was told not until I got cleared at my 6 week appointment. I could be wrong and I'm sure every doctor is different

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My doctor also said wait on baths till I'm cleared at my 6 week checkup. So I'm sticking with showers till then.

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Must be different advice in different countries. I’m in the UK and my midwife ran me a bath and helped me in to it about 3 hours after I gave birth to my daughter. I also had a second degree tear and stitching. That bath felt like the best thing ever after two long days of waters breaking and labour.

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I was told to wait two weeks

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My hospital told me to take as many baths as I wanted while I was there. They had a whirlpool pool tub too, so I definitely took advantage of that.

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The day after. I had an emergency c section. I could shower with support and then I had to wear my belly band.

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I was told to wait till I was cleared at my 6 weeks follow up. Your cervix is still open. You need to give yourself time to heal and close or else you’ll end up with an infection.

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A few hours after

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I took a shower with help a few hours after my son was born. They took him to the NICU and the nurse helped me shower so I didn't mess up any stitches or hurt too bad.

When were you allowed to take a bath after birth?

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