C-section and swimming

Re: C-section and swimming

• pamelamelanie924 member

  January 2013

  I had asked my doctor this question before I had my LO because I'm the Aquatics Director at the YMCA and have to teach swim lessons. He said after 6 weeks I should be good to go as long as my incision is healing nicely and I feel good. I would just check with your doctor first because I'm sure everyone is different. I've had an AMAZING recovery, so hopefully in a couple weeks I'll be back in the water! 

  

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• Baby Bouchard member

  January 2013

  My OB said 6 weeks as well. Was pretty bummed since we had a vacation planned 3w pp that included a resort with a nice swimming pool/water park and I thought because I was healed all the way I could, but she vetoed the idea. 

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• jllmb79 member

  January 2013

  I was told when I stopped bleeding...for me that was 8 weeks

  

  
  

  
  

   

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• ladybugpjb member

  January 2013

  I was told 6 weeks, and I specifically asked this question before we left the hospital. I think it's the same with baths - you're not supposed to submerge your incision until it's completely healed, and the magic number seems to be 6 weeks for most doctors.

  

  

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• HarrietNJMommy

  January 2013

  I've been told 6 weeks as well.

  Mommy to Barbara 11/8/05, Elisabeth 5/13/07, Loukas 12/23/08 and Lazarus 09/25/12
  

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• alizabethanne member

  January 2013

  I was told only after I got the ok from my Dr at my 6 week appt. And after that appt I was told to wait 2 more weeks. BoO!

  

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