UrbanBaby

05.29.08, 07:55 AM Expecting
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how long after delivery will i be able to go swimming? will i have to wait several weeks for the discharge to stop? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Expecting 05.29.08, 07:55 AM Flag

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5 weeks for all exercise, no? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:56 AM Flag

but how about just being able to join family in the pool, not really to exercise? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:58 AM Flag

my ob said no swimming for 6 weeks and that i wouldn't want to anyway. he was right. -np [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:58 AM Flag

I had a c-section, fwiw. But honestly, while I was bleeding even slightly I really did not want to go near a pool. Think about it: You can't wear a tampon. Gross. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.29.08, 08:00 AM Flag

so when did that stop for you? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.29.08, 08:02 AM Flag

Tapered off pretty quickly, but I was wearing a panty shield for the full six weeks or so, if I remember right. Would NOT have wanted to risk a swimsuit. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.29.08, 08:04 AM Flag

I think you'll be ok in 2 weeks [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:58 AM Flag

^^see, I know NOTHING!!! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:59 AM Flag

I was allowed to go swimming 2 weeks after a D&C... [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:59 AM Flag

not to be gross, but the real concern is that you can't wear a tampon so will i actually be able to go into the water without any protection at 2 weeks? [ Reply | More