I know rule is to wait till 6 weeks check up in order to start driving, but anyone started earlier and did you reach out to midwife or gp to get signed off earlier? Also is that just being signed off by word during the check up or any paperwork to say you can drive again?
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I drove again at 2 weeks. After my 1st I drove at 3 weeks.
As long as you can do an emergency stop you're good.
The first time I just sent a message to the doctor to ask it was ok and got a yes response, just in case my insurance needed it, but this time I didn't bother.
Speak to your insurance company if you're worried

My midwife said aslong as emergency stop and feel comfortable doing so. Also insurance needs to be okay

I think the guidance has changed recently, my car insurance said last week ‘you only need to let us know if you’ve been told you cannot drive’ which technically I haven’t. DVLA now states as long as you can put your seatbelt on over the scar without pain and struggle, make emergency stop and check rear mirrors without difficulty, you can drive. I lasted 3weeks this time as I’m recovering very well. I waited 6weeks with my previous two (8 and 7 years ago). I haven’t reached out to midwifery team, I’ll just mention it during my 6/8weeks appointment.

I was driving 6 days after my C-section.
10 days after my first.
No need to contact anyone it’s just when you feel ready. Check with your insurance company their policy on it . Mine doesn’t care as long as can do an emergency stop