How long after do I have to rest, not mop, etc??
2007-09-29 07:05:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
4 weeks of no heavy lifting, housework, etc.
2007-09-29 07:07:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you had a C-section you need 4-6 weeks to heal. This is a big surgery with lots of layers of abdomen to heal and you don't want to delay that processs by rushing to get back into the swing of things. Besides that, you are probably nursing a child who is taxing your resources as well. If you had an easy vaginal birth, you can frequently resume your usual activities in about 4 weeks . If you notice a return of your discharge or it becomes heavier or more bloody then you are doing too much and need to step back a little longer. It took 9 months for your body to produce a complete new person. You can't expect it to snap back like a rubberband in a week.
2007-09-29 07:17:36 · answer #2 · answered by Mama Mia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After a regular birth you can be up and moving as soon as you want to. Light to moderate activity speeds healing. If it hurts or you feel sore or tired then don't do it, it's pretty simple. C-sections do take longer but you won't even be tempted to do unneccesary housework. Just try to relax and enjoy the new addition for a while though.
2007-09-29 08:17:35 · answer #3 · answered by emily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If all goes well with no complications then you could do light cleaning 24 hours later. No heavy lifting or climbing stairs... nothing thats heavier than your baby. Usually until the stitches heal which can take a week or two... that is if you have stitches.
Im amazed at the thumbs down... looks like people like to look for excuses to be lazy. Try having other children and no help at all you wont have a choice.
2007-09-29 07:08:06 · answer #4 · answered by Indiana Raven 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
As long as you can get away with it:-)
Seriously, there is no set rule, just be careful for six weeks. If you start to get tired doing anything, stop. If your bleeding increases after doing anything, don't do it again.
2007-09-29 08:48:27 · answer #5 · answered by growing inside 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the type of delivery you have - vaginal, c-section, whether you had an episiotomy or tears, what degree of tearing, emergency c-section or not, spinal or general anaesthetic - so many contributing factors that I would definitely leave the decision up to your doctor.
2007-09-29 07:09:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you aren't getting any rest...you 'll have a baby to care for silly your sleeping and resting is right along with the babys sleeping and resting...and you are going to be dragging some days so sleep now.
2007-09-29 07:15:02 · answer #7 · answered by gr8ful_one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2-4 weeks
2007-09-29 07:07:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
4-6 weeks. Just do light house work. No heavy duty stuff.=)
2007-09-29 07:08:26 · answer #9 · answered by ♠♥His wifey♥♠ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1 month is sufficient but it totally depends on individuals capacity....n body so better look out urself
2007-09-29 07:08:46 · answer #10 · answered by jump.in_novice 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋