Bath after c-section.

I got told to wait at least 4-6 weeks as long as my incision was properly healed but I was advised not to stay in too long as the products/ hot water could irritate the incision but I think as long as you’re feeling ready and they haven’t advised you against it then I don’t see any harm just make sure to fully dry and rinse the incision. I’m so jealous tho as I’m 8 weeks pp with my second infection so yet to get a bath 😭

I waited 6 or 8 weeks. Can't remember. I had labor for 24h for vaginal delivery. Maybe give your OB a call. I was told i could get an infection.

My midwife told me I could go in the bath to soak off my dressing a few days post op, just advised to not use any scented soaps/bubbles etc and to be gentle with the wound and make sure everything was completely dry afterwards. So best believe I hopped in that bath quicker than the blink of an eye! Two weeks post op now and have had say 3/4 baths maybe twice a week since and everything healing as it should🤍

I was told to wait 6 weeks because it's partially about the incision but it's also not recommended because of the plate size wound left behind from your placenta. Baths introduce bacteria through the vagina and can cause uterine infection.

I would say if you’re gonna do it do it in clean water with no luxury items no soaps and wash your hair and condition in the shower either before or after. I don’t think clear water will hurt anything but all the extras I wouldn’t do just yet. You’re only like 3 weeks out.

My midwife told me I could have one a couple days ago with soap (because I use the sensitive fragrance free aveeno), I had my section on the 4th too, tried having one last night but could only sit in it for a couple mins before I had anxiety and had to get out, I’m a bigger girl so I have an overhang so I was told that’s why I could have one because the incision wouldn’t actually be exposed to the water unless I lifted my tum x

i was told to wait until my 6 week apt for clearance to soak in a tub

6 weeks

It's not worth the risk. Go to a gym / pool, and enjoy a nice long shower on their water bill 🤣