mammajess
09-06-2006, 03:44 PM
Everyone is probably getting sick n tired of my threads, but I have yet another question for you ladies.
Ok so I know after you give birth you are not allowed to use Tampons. You have to use Pads. Now is that the same if you are having a C-Section? Or can you use Tampons? I really hate Pads and would rather not use them. Or at least only use them for the shortest time possible.So if you are not allowed to use Tampons even after a C-Section then when are you allowed to start using Tampons again?
I'm sorry that's a little bit TMI but I was just wanting to know. Thank you for reading this
Luv Jess
Ok so I know after you give birth you are not allowed to use Tampons. You have to use Pads. Now is that the same if you are having a C-Section? Or can you use Tampons? I really hate Pads and would rather not use them. Or at least only use them for the shortest time possible.So if you are not allowed to use Tampons even after a C-Section then when are you allowed to start using Tampons again?
I'm sorry that's a little bit TMI but I was just wanting to know. Thank you for reading this
Luv Jess
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09-06-2006, 03:48 PM
I don't think you're supposed to use tampons even after a c-section. I hate pads too, but from my understanding, even with a c-section you're gonna bleed like crazy and you'd be changing tampons a lot more often than you would pads. I would assume though that after you're done with the bleeding due to giving birth you can go back to tampons.
sarawithnoH
09-06-2006, 04:03 PM
I believe the reason for not using tampons is to decrease the risk of uterine infection. Everytime you put a tampon in, there is a chance of pushing bacteria up there along with it. That's also why they tell you to wait to have sex after birth or after a d&c.
mrsb816
09-06-2006, 04:29 PM
I was told after my c-section not to use tampons. I'm pretty sure sara is right, its an infection issue. You will have quite a bit of bleeding usually for several weeks after but from what I understand there is less with a c-section. Before closing you back up they are able to remove more of the uterine lining so you actually have a little less bleeding. It does still last a while though and is still heavy. If you really don't like pads I recommend bringing some of your own. The hospitals are good for the first day when its really heavy and if you have a c/s you won't be able to get out of bed anyway, but they are HUGE and very uncomfortable so you probably want your own.
megsmommy
09-06-2006, 05:12 PM
My OB said the same thing. Nothing in the vagina for 6 weeks due to infection. I did get my period back 7 weeks after my c-section. I was able to use tampons then. During my 6 weeks of post pardom bleeding I was told to use pads. HTH :D
soon2bmommy
09-06-2006, 10:23 PM
I had a c section, and same as everyone else.. No tampons for 6 weeks, or until I got the ok from my OB
mammajess
09-06-2006, 10:37 PM
Yeah that's what I thought. Bummer LOL. I'll get over it. It's not that big of a deal. Thank you all so much for replying. love Jess
barton93
09-07-2006, 03:20 AM
When I had my section, I was told to treat my vagina as if I had given birth vaginally because the risk for infection is still the same. So, if your doc would normally say 6 weeks for a vaginal delivery, then the same would apply for a section delivery. The weeks depends on the doctor. My 1st pregnancy I was told 6 weeks (c-section) and my 2nd I was told to wait 4 weeks (vaginal).
blue_eyed_girl
09-07-2006, 01:25 PM
I had a vaginal birth and couldn't use a tampon for the first few periods after the 6 weeks. It wasn't because I couldn't. They were either very unconfortable and hurt or just wouldn't go in. I hope you don't have the same problem. I hate pads!
Lozzy_04
09-08-2006, 02:46 AM
I had a vaginal delivery, and in addition to the risk of infection the bleeding was so heavy I had to use 3 maternity pads at once to catch all the blood, and change them every few hours. It would have been impossible to use tampons even if Id wanted to - they would have filled right up and probably started to come out. Of course I couldnt say if its the same with a c section.