Can I take a bath 2 days postpartum?

Question

I know you can't take baths if you had to get stitches, but I had no tearing no stitchings. So are baths ok?

Answer 1

the nurses will tell when you can bathe and give you directions

Answer 2

I was told to wait to take a true bath.  I think that there is a potential for infection even if you did not have any tearing that required stitches.  I know you can take a quick sitz bath in really clean water.  

Answer 3

You can give birth in your own tub, you can take a bath.  Your cervix at this point is closed, unlike when you birth in the tub.  Also, if you take a bath during menstruation you will notice you don't bleed into the tub, the body protects itself -the same happens after birth.

If you are really paranoid add a 1/4-1/3 cup of salt to the water.

Answer 4

Call your doc.

Answer 5

Ask your doctor. They should have told you this before you left the hospital. Is it written in the paperwork they sent you home with?  

Answer 6

I'd say shower is better, but if you want to sit in the tub, just clean up first, then fill it up and relax!

Answer 7

You can take a bath with or without stitches.  Some hospitals even use a sitz bath for helping ease the pain after childbirth.

Answer 8

I can't think of any reason why not. I had 2 kids so far.... I believe a nice warm bath would probablly make you feel pretty good. If you are still having a lot of bleeding- you maybe would rather a shower. I wouldn't recommend tampons- but otherwise I believe you would be fine. Just be gentle cleansing in the areas where you are still healing. Congrats on your new blessing and good luck!