Lochia and tampons
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Topic: Lochia and tampons
Posted By: Delli
Subject: Lochia and tampons
Date Posted: 18 February 2011 at 10:57pm
Ok, this might be a really stupid question but it's been so hot lately - I'm desperate for a swim! 
I still have lochia but it is really light (it was much heavier with Jude) - even when Willem is going through a growth spurt and feeding lots, or after exercise etc, it increases a very small amount but still very light (not light enough to go pad free though...) I don't want to use tampons for the whole day (well, I do want to because I hate pads - but won't 'cause of the risk of infection  ) but would an hour or so for a cool swim still be too much? I guess just the act of inserting the tampon is enough to introduce the harmful bacteria that cause infection... 
Gah, I've probably just answered my own question - I know you shouldn't use tampons until your next period. Putting my feet in the water isn't cutting it though - I'm feeling super good right now, the only thing that seems to be holding me back from doing "stuff" is these stupid pads  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: AuntieSarah
Date Posted: 19 February 2011 at 7:14am
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Lol I think you did answer your own question. What about a cool bath instead?
Maybe check with your midwife about the tampons anyway? You must be feeling great, I can't imagine wanting to go near down there with a tampon two weeks after giving birth lol (mind you I had quite a few stitches last time  )------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 19 February 2011 at 7:33am
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Is it ok to go swimming? I thought while you still had lochia, you were still a little open down there and might be more at risk of infection. I dont really have any idea so dont take too much on that.
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 19 February 2011 at 12:34pm
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I thought it was because not only infection but it could get lost whilst you are still closing up/healing... ?? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 19 February 2011 at 1:00pm
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I wouldn't think the cervix is closed yet at two weeks?
I feel ur frustration. I'm at 4.5 weeks and I think I'd probably consider 1 hour ok. -------------  |
Posted By: ALittleLoopy
Date Posted: 19 February 2011 at 5:57pm
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i asked my MW and she said no tampons till my period came back for the first time, definitely not with lochia and i had a CS -------------    CHEM 6/12+ |
Posted By: Red
Date Posted: 19 February 2011 at 7:48pm
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After a couple of weeks my midwife said that it was safe to use Tampons, but I didn't, although it was middle of winter so had no desire to go swimming. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Whateversville
Date Posted: 19 February 2011 at 7:53pm
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I was lucky and had a winter bub so didn't want to swim but I do feel for ya Delli!! But I was told 6wks PP before using a tampon
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Posted By: newme
Date Posted: 19 February 2011 at 9:13pm
| If it is really light, why don't you just use nothing and go for a swim in the ocean? |
Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 19 February 2011 at 9:49pm
My thoughts exactly!  ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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hila1 wrote:Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 19 February 2011 at 11:02pm
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I was also going to say just dont wear anything..well togs lol but no pad etc and swim at the beach, salt water will be good for down there!
And yep definitley no tampons! ------------- |
Posted By: Troods
Date Posted: 20 February 2011 at 8:12am
Ditto ------------- 
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Posted By: rorylex
Date Posted: 22 February 2011 at 10:27pm
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was thinking the same thing as above.
wear black togs and board shorts and go to the beach. ------------- Mummy to 4 boys Samuel - 18.6.05 Rory - 15.7.06 Mason - 13.06.08 Emmett - 24.01.10 Baby #5 - cooking |
Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 23 February 2011 at 7:52pm
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Definitely no tampons with lochia... my mum found out why first-hand as she got one stuck in her uterus and it got infected (cervix not closed properly yet after birth). Anyway it had to be surgically removed, so don't risk it! ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |