i was just wondering because i heard that you can and cant. i had my baby 8 days ago
2006-07-24 07:05:58 · 17 answers · asked by miraclebaby_2006 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i had a natural birth but i did have tears.
2006-07-24 07:23:56 · update #1
Call your ob/gyn to be sure but usually you can go swimming right away if you had a regular birth, no tearing and are not at risk for infection, as well as if you are not currently bleeding (unless your doctor allows you to wear a tampon at this point and time). The chlorine itself is a disinfectant but can cause irritation to an open wound if the pool is freshly treated.
2006-07-24 07:10:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My best friend just had her 8th child on the 11th. Usually she goes to the beach or in a pool a week or so later. Just shower good afterwards. Depending on how strong the chlorine is, chlorine is a cleanser/ a form of bleach so to say, your stitches may sting a little, but this is a sign of healing. If it's too irritable, get out of the pool............
2006-07-24 07:15:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor. But I would at least wait until the stitches are out.14 days
2006-07-24 07:09:03 · answer #3 · answered by sweetpettuitie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's best to consult your doctor about this...because if you had a Cesarean birth, or had to have a vaginal incision (episiotomy)...you should avoid water...especially chlorinated
2006-07-24 07:10:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is fine to go swimming during pregnantcy and after. if you didnt have a regular birth and that had to cut u open. i would wait. it is probably still healing it is still healing. but it is fine.
2006-07-24 07:10:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its ok to swim in chlorinated water.!!
2006-07-24 07:12:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on if you had a C-section and stitches !!!!
At least 3 -4 weeks !!!
2006-07-24 07:08:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
?The only reason you would not be able to is bleeding. You should not be using tampons at this point -- if you are not bleeding -- you are good to go
2006-07-24 07:09:12 · answer #8 · answered by nokiddingitsme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
i would wait a least 6 weeks.
2006-07-24 07:08:31 · answer #9 · answered by mojomuppet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go swimming at any time.
2006-07-24 07:07:53 · answer #10 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋