Questions about after a c section?

1. The bleeding stopping is normal. I remember being surprised I was bleeding at all since I had a planned c-section, but I only bled for a short time, and they said that was normal.

2. I think the reason they ask you to wait to have sex is for risk of infections, and plus, having a c-section is major surgery. Even if you feel fine now having sex will most likely hurt, my incision stayed sore for a while and any strenuous activity made it much worse.

3. Sorry this one I can't help you with. I don't remember if I took any baths or not.

4. That flap of skin will shrink, but you will most likely have at least an indent there forever. I had my c-section 6 years ago, and I still have the indent, even after losing all the baby weight.

5. The only reason I can think of you not driving for 4 weeks is if they gave you narcotic pain medicine to take. Other than that, I can't think of a reason you shouldn't drive.

Hope that helps! And congrats on the new baby! :)

I had a c-section with my 2 year old. It was an Emergency C-Section. Worst pain I EVER felt.

1. I bled for 3 months after my c-section then stopped for a week & bled until she was a year old. But, I also had the IUD implanted after my 6 weeks postpartum. But, I did bleed until my 6 weeks. I would get checked by your doctor as soon as possible. I wouldn't say that was normal.

2. I wouldn't have sex because your uterus was cut open & it's still probably swollen & VERY open. It could cause a lot of damage.

3. I took a bath right after I got home from the hospital. I just didn't rub to hard on my incision. So, I think it would be okay for you to take a bath.

4. It could take time or you could excerise after your 6 weeks postpartum to get rid of it.

5. Yes, I was told that too. So, it's normal.

I had a previous c section and I am having one July 29 09. As for me I stopped bleeding like 3 weeks are you breast feeding because that can make you stop bleeding sooner. Also I waited 6 week untill I had sex because the risk of infection, I would wait at least 2 more weeks if I was you. I had the steri-strips to close my incision and I took a bath at like 4 weeks. The folds of skin will go away.. Mine went away after like 2 or 3 months after the baby. And as for driving i was driving at 2 weeks after the baby. Idk why they say that.. its not like you have a personal driver to take you every where lol.

1. It's fine if your bleeding has already stopped.

2. I waited 4 weeks after the c-section to have sex and all was fine.

3. I was stitched up, so not sure about this one.

4. My "fold of skin" flattened out after a few months.

5. They probably said "no driving" because of the medications you were prescribed.

after my csection i bleed 4 weeks but VERY light almost like nothing!! u can have sex when u r ready just use condum i had sex 3 weeks after

glue idk what that is

mine is still there 1st csection done 15 months ago

i dont drive anyway