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Showering in hospital oost c section

My team are aiming for a vaginal birth, but due to some medical history may proceed to c section if labour not progressing. Just wondering what the go is for showering in hospital post c section? Just waterproof dressing and all good? Or are they really strict? Due to my medical situation I will most likely be in hospital for 7 days.

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I was showering hours after my section. The dressing is waterproof and it’s just don’t scrub it with soap, just let water run over it. Doesn’t hurt, actually best shower of my life 🤣 my dressing came off day 5

Yup shower as usual just pat dry and don’t put soap on it etc. and remember flip flops for the shower!!!

I was told to soap it up to help remove the tape without much trouble about a day or two after. They needed the bandage off so they can look at my incision site... After that, don't wash it and pat it dry after showers

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Oh my God, oh my God I hope this is not true!!!! I’m kind of scared

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