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Re: safe to take a bath after delivery

From: LaurieB (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Aug 2002 12:12:35 -0500 (CDT)


Possible language barrier here. My doctor told me to shower every day (or in other words to clean or bathe myself), but wouldn't let me take a bath (as in a tub of water) for 6 weeks. And no tampons, just pads, the first 6 weeks. Maybe just a matter of the doctors' preferences here?

At Fri, 30 Aug 2002, Bernard Cristalli MD wrote: >
>At Thu, 29 Aug 2002, Christy wrote:
>>
>>I am 4 weeks postpartum of a natural delivery with episotimy. When is
>>it safe to take a bath again. I have not yet had my checkup and anxious
>>to take a bath again. Would it be ok at this point? Thank you
>
>---
>
>It is safe to take a bath after a delivery... as soon as you can walk.
>Water or soap are not things to be afraid of. It is possible to be
>uncomfortable in the very ealy days because of the discharge (for which
>you may wear a tampon), but 4 weeks later you can bathe as long, and as
>frequently as you want.
>Don't you take baths during your period?
>
>--
>*These comments are for educational purpose only. They can't replace an examination by your doctor.
>* I won't have time to answer personal mails, please post to the forums.
>
>Bernard Cristalli MD AMACOG
>AIHP - ACCA - Paris France
>OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
>Urogynecology Editorial Advisory Board
>http://www.obgyn.net/corresp/cristalli.htm
>




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