https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:35:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-feel-comfortable-swimming-post-partum#post-2100022 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 22:08:47 +0000 autumnlove 2100022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went in about 8 weeks post csection. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-feel-comfortable-swimming-post-partum#post-2099980 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 21:16:51 +0000 blackbird 2099980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They say a month or so but I bled for a good 6 weeks!! I will probably be waiting about two months. And I'll probably wear my maternity swim top this summer.....not gonna look awesome but still gotta get to a pool with E :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-feel-comfortable-swimming-post-partum#post-2099866 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 18:35:42 +0000 skipra 2099866@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did swim lessons with LO1 no more than 2 months after LO2 was born. Definitely did not love being in a bathing suit then but otherwise it was fine. I think it's allowed when the bleeding stops. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-feel-comfortable-swimming-post-partum#post-2099852 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 18:16:41 +0000 caitlanc 2099852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My hospital told me 3 weeks of vaginal rest (uncomplicated vaginal delivery) which means no tampons, baths or pools. I wouldn't write off swimming while very pregnant though. I loved being in the water and escaping gravity! Even if you're not swimming laps, just being in the water feels wonderful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-feel-comfortable-swimming-post-partum#post-2099591 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 10:02:30 +0000 getjazzy 2099591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely not until the pp bleeding is done because you're not suppose to use tampons but after that I would think you're in the clear? This is an interesting question thought because I've never given it much thought. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-feel-comfortable-swimming-post-partum#post-2099587 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 09:59:16 +0000 Mrs. J 2099587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At 7/8 weeks pp, I went to Mexico. I went in a pool, but no strenuous swimming was done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-feel-comfortable-swimming-post-partum#post-2099581 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 09:52:07 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2099581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No idea... but I'm nine weeks post partum from my second and have zero desire to ever wear a swimsuit ever again. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-feel-comfortable-swimming-post-partum#post-2099580 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 09:52:00 +0000 Rockies11 2099580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the recommendation is to wait 6 weeks? Even for baths? It might be a bit less than that with an uncomplicated vaginal delivery and no stitches, but I would plan for 6 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-feel-comfortable-swimming-post-partum#post-2099576 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 09:44:48 +0000 Corduroy 2099576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm due with LO2 in June. All the summer activities around here revolve around water: both pools and reservoirs. DH and I are starting to discuss memberships to some of these places over the summer. I know I won't have time or energy to swim (not to mention desire to get in a bathing suit) but I can't remember post partum restrictions and I'm trying to set expectations for what I will get from the memberships. I'm assuming the biggest benefit to me will be DH and DD getting out of the house.</p> <p>When can you swim in a chlorinated pool? In a reservoir or the ocean? </p>