Washing post C-section

I have to go in for a section tomorrow. Which wasn’t the plan, however I don’t have a shower at home, only a bath. I know this sounds like a stupid question but how am I going to wash?

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Personally I would sit in a shallow Bath and use a cup to pour water over myself etc and wash

Is someone able to get the shower heads that attach to the bath taps for you?

I had a c section on Tuesday, I've been told I can bathe straight away if I want to. I'm personally opting to shower instead for a couple of weeks, but the hospital told me I can have a bath

I was told and NHS site says not to bath for atleast the first 2 weeks. I had a section 18 days ago and even now my parter has to help me step in to the bath to shower let alone getting into an actual bath xx

Use a peri bottle

Shallow bath and just pour water over yourself xx

I've been strongly advised not to have a bath/don't soak.
Maybe you could get one of those bath attachments to wash down with? Just an idea... x

Croydex Push-Fit: Shower Attachment for Bath https://amzn.eu/d/iF8yMBO

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