How long after a vaginal delivery did you have the okay to take a bath?

I got told not to submerege in water like a bath until I had my 6 week pp check up

Thanks @wyatts_mommy_0106 .. I am so achy and feel like a bath would be amazing.. Guess it'll have to wait!

You can take sitz baths right away. They help with healing and feel amazing "down there"

It sounds amazing! I want to soak so bad but I'm nervous.. Keep reading and getting mixed answers, ugh! @kmally

What is sitz baths @kmally

@sev1226, @jazmin805 put a few inches of warm water in the tub. Add in:

1/2 cup Epsom salt

2 tablespoons baking soda

2 tablespoons witch hazel

1 tablespoon olive oil

8 drops lavender essential oil

8 drops chamomile essential oil

Soak for about 20 min

Thanks ml mally