How soon did you leave the house with your newborn?

I personally wasn't keen on going anywhere during the first couple of weeks. See how you and baby are feeling.

I was also induced and ended up in a section and we left the house for family days from a week old. But only because I felt ok to do so. The first week we had visitors meeting him. Everybody is different go at your own pace xx

We were still in hospital then but I wouldn’t have been comfortable with that anyway, I didn’t want him around too many people when he was that tiny. And remember you’ll likely still be bleeding, if that influences your decision. But it’s entirely about what you’re comfortable with, go for it if you’re happy!x

It’s all about how comfortable you are. We were in the hospital until day 5 but we went out the next day. I need to leave the house for my mental health and to feel normal. He’s 4 months, we’re out all the time and he’s never been unwell

I went out for lunch with my husband to celebrate our baby’s 1 week birthday 😂😂

Being induced can take a take days sometimes. Don’t commit to anything and see how you feel! You don’t need the pressure. If you feel fine you can go.

So it is a deeply personal decision. Everyone handles labor and delivery differently and then you add on hormones and emotions and you just won’t know. Don’t push it though and do what you are comfortable with. Personally, Evelyn popped out at 2:53p and we were leaving the center at 7p. I was up and moving with no discomfort or pain the next day BUT I made myself move superrrrrr slow. We were out doing things within a few days but mentally I can’t sit still or stay locked up so I am probably the odd ball out.

@Jenna me too! I get really bad cabin fever after being home for multiple days!

With my son I was in for 5 days but my daughter I was home after 24 hours. With my son which was my first I wasn’t up to doing anything at all until 3weeks pp, with my daughter I was at my sons school play when she was just 48 hours old, I would say it’s honestly down to how you’re feeling! But I snapped back into daily routines straight away with my second but my first it took me a while to get on my feet and get out the house! Just see how you feel you can’t predict anything especially when it comes to having a baby! X

You can, but I will say you’ll be in the hospital 2-3 days… so I wouldn’t go

It’s entirely up to you and how you feel. I did a supermarket shop (with my husband too) on the way home from my 5 day checkup!

I’d say no way! Especially as a high percentage of inductions result in an emergency c section - you won’t be going anywhere x

Remember being induced does not always equal giving birth same day!! Especially with your first. I was induced on a Saturday morning and didn’t give birth until Monday night! Plus 1-3 days in hospital. It might be better to have a make-up Easter at your place next week or later, just make sure your family cleans up afterwards. It would be a good chance to introduce them to your baby on your terms.

Not being negative just fyi-ing. I was induced and it was a 5 day process. Not saying this will be the same for you but realistically if you’re being induced on the Monday and Easter’s on the Sunday….by the time you dilate, waters break, labour and be sent home it’s perfectly likely it’ll be Easter! So on a positive note maybe this means you won’t have to go to the brunch! 👍🏼😂

I cant really speak from experience but I hope I am ok to go to brunch 5 days post delivery 🙈

I went out 3 days after for a family birthday it was already planned for the meal but she made her arrival a few days early haha! But she was amazing slept the whole time! I’d say just do what you feel comfortable x

With the climate the way it is now with so many viruses out I would wait until baby has built its own immune system to be around that many people in such close proximity. Also you don’t want to get sick. And you’re gonna wanna rest

We were in the hospital 5 days for my induction turned c-section. 2 days after that I don’t think I would have left the house. Except for our dr appointment. We did go to church when he was a week old. But it was just an hr and 5 minutes away from home. If wait until the day before or even morning of, and see how you feel, how the birth and your recovery went.

I went out 3 days afterwards

Personally didn’t take baby out and about till after 8 weeks, on thanksgiving immediate family came for like 2 hours max. I was extremely overwhelmed when i was around a bunch of people so that did not happen again after the one time.

I took my baby to see some family at 4 days post partum and they lived about 40 minutes away. I just remember I was so tired I felt kind of awful. I was having post birth complications without knowing and I ended up in the hospital that night 😭 so that’s probably why I didn’t feel good either.

You might only be 1-2 days pp, my induction took 4 days, and personally couldn’t think of anything worse than being out of my own house and with other people for at least a week after birth x

I went out on the 5th day but I had an episiotomy so it was a little bit uncomfortable after a while

In my culture, we have to wait till the baby is 3 months old. I would make exceptions to family gatherings if your husband was comfortable with it, praying and hoping no one who is sick shows up

At 3 days postpartum my mom came to my house to help us get ready and drove me and my daughter to her checkup appointment, then we visited my dad at their house on the way home. So I wouldn’t make any promises, but it might be doable especially if one of your family members can come to your home to help you get ready! But if it’s a big gathering definitely make sure no one is sick, I would stay home in that case

I waiting about 3 weeks

I wouldn't go 😅 enjoy time with your baby in your baby bubble.

You’ll probably be in hospital for 4/5 days if you’re getting induced 😅

I was in the pub having lunch and at Costco days 4 and 5 after my Caesarian. Getting out and about helps recovery x

Probably not. I left the house about 5 days postpartum, induction ending in an emergency c-section. I went to the mall with my mum, she had to push me in a wheelchair.

@AmberA🌈👶🏽❤🦋 I don’t think you read my reply fully or accurately. I was saying according to my culture, we usually have to keep the baby home for 3 months, but I would make an exception to attending a small family gathering or having minimal number of ppl visit. Who said anything about it being okay for loads of family to visit?

i live in iowa my husband lives in Illinois and i went to see his family maybe a 4-5 days after having baby. I took it easy and didn’t do much tho! It’s all about you and how you’re doing/feeling tho!

I had an induction (had my girl within 10 hours of my induction) and was still in hospital on day 5. So I definitely wasn’t ready to go anywhere. But I also lost feeling to my right foot during the stirups during labour, so I couldn’t stand or walk anyway 😂

After I was induced I was only in labour 5 hours as it worked straight away so went home the next day after birth, I was out the house about 3-4 days pp with her just going to my mother in laws as she lives alone but by 10 days pp we were out doing Christmas shopping🤦🏻‍♀️😂x

Personally I wouldn’t go. They should be understanding considering you have a newborn. We had one or two people at a time visit us days after the birth but we didn’t leave the house for a couple of months, except for medical appointments. We wanted to stay in that newborn bubble for as long as possible. Also our sleep schedule was totally upside down that it didn’t really allow for such family gatherings. Definitely be flexible with your plans and know it’s okay to say no. You may feel fine to go but then the night before have a sleepless night so the idea of travelling the next day is unappealing; or you may not wish to sit in a car for 20mins, depending on your birth; or like others have mentioned you may wish to stay away from large groups whilst baby is so little.

@AmberA🌈👶🏽❤🦋 i’m just giving a scenario. I personally wasn’t ready to go anywhere 5-6 days postpartum, but did let a few family members visit after baby was born. Nobody kissed the baby, they just washed their hands beforehand and held him a little. Ultimately, everyone will do what’s best for their family. I’m not here to debate or argue. I simply gave the author my personal response.

A couple days old. This is what kept me in a good headspace postpartum!

Depends on you. I can't stand sitting at home doing nothing; baby will eat and sleep wherever you are so if you want to do that with company, go to your family meal, I'd you'd rather do that on your own sofa stay home. You can always go and leave early if you're not happy but if it was me I'd try and go. First baby was induction and c section, second was vbac and tear. With both I was out and walking around by day 3

5 days pp after c section went for a meal x