I didn't tear during birth and was wondering how long I would have to wait to go swimming or have…

Still until you're cleared. It's about getting infections

Right but they didn't say anything to me. Will they do that at my 6 week checkup? @melisssa I haven't had a child in 5 years so I feel all new to this again lmao

Yea I think it's still 6 weeks

It's always 6 weeks. 😔

@towens921, @daij Okay, thank you ladies. 💕

it's until you stop bleeding really. the general wait time is 6 weeks but if you feel your ready now ask your doctor. my midwife said I was free to do anything after 4 weeks since I healed fast

I'm sorry I didn't see the notification for this! It is still 6 weeks

I had an episiotomy but only wait three weeks.

I was told submersion, whether baths or pools wouldn't be a good idea before 6wks. But especially a pool, they're full of chlorine, other chemicals, and all sorts of germs that could give you an infection. Your own tub would probably be okay if you clean it first, but I would not risk a pool. I didn't tear either and was told this. Same for sex. They recommend it for both the risk of infection, and the risk of getting pregnant easily due to high fertility after birth.

@cookiemonster1216, thank you!