Swimming ?

Question

I am 2.5 weeks postpartum. Had a vaginal delivery with a 2nd degree vaginal tear. Is it ok to go swimming?
Sorry to ask you all, my doctor was vague and wasn’t clear on what I do or don’t do. So I figured asking others who have gone thru it would be my first step since I don’t go to my postpartum appointment for a while…

Answer

As a labor and delivery nurse, the physicians I work with advise no baths or swimming until 6 weeks postpartum. Reduces risk of infection.

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I don’t think so? I don’t think you’re even supposed to take a submerged bath until you’re cleared. Sitz baths are okay.

Answer

Nope. You have to wait to be cleared at 6 weeks

Answer

no

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I would not since you are still healing

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No baths since you have self dissolving stitches, they’ll dissolve too soon and your stitched area will be .. open 🥴 that’s why they say wait 6 weeks!

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My ob said no swimming or baths until the 6 weeks check up

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No. It can cause an infection. I was told no baths or anything until 6 weeks PP.

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No

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