Hot tub?

Question

Hi mamas. So I had a c section 5 weeks ago on December 22nd. And ever since then my back always hurts. When I take warm showers that seems to help but I have a hot tub and really think sitting in it with the jets on my back would help out. Would you try it?

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I would wait until you're completely healed and are cleared by your OB, ask at your next appointment. You don't want to risk infection.

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Maybe you could try a heating pad to see if the heat helps a little? (I understand that you are thinking that the pulsing of the jets will help too) Then if it does, ask your doc for an OK to use a hot tub. I've never had a c-section before, so I don't know how long you have to wait to submerge your belly in water again. Maybe you could also try a heating pad with a vibrating massager on top of the heating pad for a similar effect?

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I would say wait. But ask your doctor and see what they say. I know that my doctor has said no baths or anything until further notice (2 weeks pp c section). Hot tubs are FULL of germs and it would be terrible for your incision to get infected. Or anything down below for that matter!

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That’s too much a risk for me personally

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I’d ask your OB

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