Driving

When did everyone start driving again?
Did you wait the full 6 weeks after your doctors review or start sooner when you felt well to?

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I was gonna start 2 weeks post c-section, I have places to be things to do and my parents work. I dont have a partner or anyone to drive me everywhere, but as long as you feel ok for it, should be ok. If your worried and want to start driving again soon just go to the doctors and see if they are ok with you driving

I was driving by week 3 because I felt back to normal! Everyones healing journey will be different, but if you feel okay to drive then I'd say go for it!

My daughter was in the NICU so I drive 1week after but I got it okayed by my OB before I left the hospital

I was about 5 weeks as my partner returned to work so I had no other way in getting about/to appointments. For us, the 6 week GP appointment was very much about them checking the baby and not reviewing my progress to “sign me off” as such.

Thanks ladies. Im 3 weeks PP,
I dont feel ready just yet as I've had a few infections and currently my wounds infected but its almost healed and I'm alot more mobile and in less pain now so hoping maybe by the end of the week or next week I can start to drive ad the weather's getting lush and theres not many places for me to enjoy within walking distance x

I was told you aren’t insured to drive for 6 weeks post c-section?

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