2007-08-08 06:56:53 · 11 answers · asked by Lymberly 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I don't see why not. The salt water might actually help heal the stitches...omg it might hurt though! Good luck.
2007-08-08 07:02:38 · answer #1 · answered by Honeypai 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would avoid swimming in the salty ocean for at least 6 weeks. Not only will the salt sting you beyond control but i would not want to be in the dirty ocean water with such a new wound. Talk about the makings of a massive infection!!! I would check with the dr before doing so.
2007-08-08 14:03:44 · answer #2 · answered by sassycarmichael 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We just addressed this question in my child birth class I attended.
The teacher ( a delivery room nurse ) said that we shouldn't take a bath (only showers), or go swimming for at least 4-6 weeks after delivery (c-section or vaginal). This is due to the possibility of infection from bacteria in the water.
2007-08-08 14:01:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Eh, the salt water might dry out the stiches and become very painful.
2007-08-08 14:00:11 · answer #4 · answered by LP's Mommy, RN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't swim 4-6 wks after birth coz your uterus is still slightly dialated and water can enter you causing infection
2007-08-12 08:49:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a good idea. You must be crazy about the ocean to even consider it.
2007-08-08 14:09:10 · answer #6 · answered by Hysteria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just thinking about that makes me cringe ...heck no ..I wouldn't want to find out what would happen..honestly...i didn't even feel walking around on any darn beach a month after delivery.....anyways your probably still bleeding really badly and not suppose to be wearing tampons...i woulnd't want to attract any sharks if i were you.
2007-08-08 14:07:52 · answer #7 · answered by Leigh08 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, doesnt sound like a good idea, give it another month or so
2007-08-08 14:06:08 · answer #8 · answered by leigha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say you should wait until after your six weeks check up.
2007-08-08 14:06:16 · answer #9 · answered by JS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you started to bleed even a little bit it could attract sharks... just a caution.
2007-08-08 14:06:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋