PP Bath?

NoelMarieFrey

My OB is closed so I can't get a hold of them So I figured id ask you gals

I really want to just take a long hot relaxing bath! However I was never told how long to wait.

I am 3 weeks PP. When did you get to take your first bath?

Sorry in advanced for asking yet another (probably stupid) question :P

Audsx

My midwife advised baths straight away if wanted but not to put anything in the water. Njoy

NoelMarieFrey

Thank god! I took a bath every day while I was pregnant, and not having one for three week has seriously been killing me.

I used my sitz bath while I was healing, but that just isn't the same

halfthetree

I had a herbal bath right after giving birth, and have had one every other day since. LO loves it:)

NoelMarieFrey

@Stephanie185‌ does LO take baths with you? I thought about just giving her a bath while I was already in the tub (when it cools down of course). Just seems like she would enjoy it more, and it would be easier for me.

spicysurro

I took one immediately and after a week I used Epsom Salt in the tub I really feel like it helped me heal quicker.

djtippietoes

I thought I was supposed to wait 6 weeks but I might be wrong about that.

NoelMarieFrey

@golfergirl08‌ I will probably try! I just feel like it would be so much more convenient.

@CD7211‌ , I'm still sore from my tearing, I know it's healing but I just want some pain relief for my muscles and etc because the Motrin can only do so much. Plus I apparently have developed some issues with a tear in my rectum from straining to use the bathroom . Something has to give! So I am glad it's helped you heal faster, hope it does the same for me.

Flyingtoast

My MW gave directions to take baths to help heal , physically and mentally. She recommended something nearly identical to: https://www.mommypotamus.com/diy-postpartum-herbal-sitz-bath/

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coffeyandyogapants

Fir some reason my discharge paperwork said to wait until my 6 week check? I was disappointed to see that cus a bath sounds glorious.

littlepig2

my doctor said I could take one at any time but don't add anything to it - no bubbles, scented soaps, etc. just a hot bath.

MissDemeanor

I have a bath with my LO every day. He loves hanging out with me, kicking his feet in the water. At the end, after I've washed him, I put him down on the floor (I put down a bath mat, a folded towel, and then his towel) wrap him up, and quickly wash my hair, etc. This way we both get clean, and I get to relax.

MamaHollywood27

I just took my first bath today! 10 weeks pp! I don't think I had to wait this long but I was nervous

slwprincess

My c/s instructions were to wait 6 weeks but when I asked at 2 weeks if I could take an oatmeal bath for hives, she said yes. The only reason they tell you to wait is for fall hazard. She told me to have DH nearby. I was fine and have taken several since.

jpoindahouse

I was also told no baths for 6 weeks and I was a vaginal delivery. Not sure why I was given different instructions

dadalou

I was told no baths at discharge, but there was no time given. I assumed for 6 weeks. I had a 6 section so I thought that was why. I don't remember any directions about baths with DD. She was a vaginal birth.

halfthetree

NoelMarieFrey said:

@Stephanie185‌ does LO take baths with you? I thought about just giving her a bath while I was already in the tub (when it cools down of course). Just seems like she would enjoy it more, and it would be easier for me.

That's the only way she's ever had a bath! It's wonderful, very calming and peaceful. She loves it as well. We lay and nurse in there, or just let her float and kick. I put a drop of lavender essential oil on a Kleenex so it diffuses gently, light candles or throw on the nightlight instead of the bright light, and we relax and connect.

@Beachbumm2214‌ Before bath time I get us undressed, and she just kinda hangs out on a change pad until she's peed and pooped, and then we go hop in:)