Driving after a csection
Hey all, need to take my baby to be weighed next Friday, I’ll be 3 weeks 5 days post csection, the walk would take me 45 mins each way and my husband is working, I feel physically recovered and fine already, can do all of the things they say to do before driving, has anyone driven before the 4-6 weeks and felt fine or am I best off waiting and walking to the weigh in?
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With my last section I started driving again at 4 weeks and this time I’ve already done a couple of short journeys at 2 weeks. If you feel comfortable driving do it!
Hi Megan, I gave birth 3 weeks ago and today I was driving for the first time
I asked the health visitor and they said if you feel confident and no pain it’s ok to drive . ( short drive is ok)
I drove 3 and a half weeks post section I just called the GP for them to approve :)
I believe they advise you not to drive for 6weeks because should anything happen, the standard car insurance doesn't cover you. It might be worth checking with your insurance company first before risking it, or alternatively changing the day baby is being weighed🥰
i started at 2 weeks post c-section. check with your insurance tho xx
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Driving after a csection
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