Baths |
Two weeks — this allows time for healing to occur, although sitz baths are OK immediately after delivery. |
Showers |
Immediately |
Lifting |
One week, give yourself permission to rest and recuperate from the “work effort” of labor. Do not try to do too much too soon. |
Walking |
Immediately |
Climbing stairs |
Immediately |
Sexual intercourse |
After six-week postpartum visit/instructions. Remember, you can become pregnant even if you are breastfeeding. We recommend that you wait until after you see your obstetric care provider. |
Home activities |
Give yourself permission to rest and recuperate. Wait two weeks before you resume strenuous cleaning activities. |
Driving/travel (local) |
Immediately, if you can walk without discomfort and are not dizzy or bleeding excessively, the short drives will do no harm. On the other hand, having a friend or relative drive you around may be preferable. |
Driving/travel |
After six-week postpartum visit/instructions. |
Back to Work |
After six-week postpartum visit/instructions. |
2. 剖腹產後何時恢複日常活動?
Baths |
Two weeks — this allows time for healing to occur. |
Showers |
Immediately, but allow water to run gently over your incision, not hit it directly. |
Lifting |
After postpartum visit/instructions — although your abdomen looks well healed, your inner tissues and muscles require at least six to eight weeks to resume their usual strength. Do not risk injuring these healing structures by exerting yourself. |
Walking (short distance) |
Immediately, but pace yourself and do not allow yourself to become fatigued or overly tired. |
Climbing Stairs |
One week, except when obviously necessary. |
Sexual Intercourse |
After six-week postpartum visit/instructions. Remember, you can become pregnant even if you are breastfeeding. We recommend that you wait until after you see your obstetric care provider. |
Home Activities |
Give yourself permission to NOT do housework — four weeks at least! |
Driving (local) (短途開車) |
Three weeks — you must be able to apply the brakes without experiencing ANY hesitation due to abdominal pain or pain from your incision. Practice this in the car before actually going out for a drive. You must be able to react rapidly to any automobile emergency. Do not take any chances. Let someone else drive. |
Driving (long distance) |
After six-week postpartum visit/instructions. |
Travel (local) |
Two weeks, let others come to you. |
Travel (long distance) |
After six-week postpartum visit/instructions. |
Back to Work |
After six-week postpartum visit/instructions. |