Driving after c-section

When do you plan to drive again?

I read it’s recommended to wait 4-6 weeks. I’m 4 weeks PP on Monday and feel ready to drive again. I waited 6 weeks with my first but I’m demented without my car plus a toddler!

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My midwife said not until 6 weeks
I'd check with your insurance, don't want to void it x

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Check with your insurance. My insurance states as long as I can do an emergency stop .. I drove at 6 days pp this time and was 10 days pp after my first (both C-sections)

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My midwife said if you have automatic brake system, power steering and can stamp your foot so you can do an emergency stop, you can drive. My insurance needs clearance from a doctor or midwife which I had yesterday 3.5 weeks pp x

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