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Health Tip: Healing After a C-Section

Activities that should be avoided


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(HealthDay News) -- As you begin recovery from delivering a child by Caesarean section, you should avoid certain activities to give your body time to heal.

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Here are suggestions on what to avoid in the short term, courtesy of the American Pregnancy Association:

  • Having sex -- at least until your doctor tells you that it's medically safe.
  • Using tampons or douching.
  • Taking a bath, until your incision has healed.
  • Using a public pool or hot tub.
  • Lifting any heavy object -- nothing heavier than your baby.
  • Exercising and strenuous activity (until your doctor tells you it's safe), including heavy housework and frequently climbing a lot of stairs.


-- Diana Kohnle

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Last updated 9/5/2008

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