2fast4u
02-07-2007, 09:28 AM
When I went to the Dr he said that I was not allowed to drive for 2 weeks after having my DD. Why is that? I should have asked when I was there. . .
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dizzygirl
02-07-2007, 02:30 PM
I always wondered the same.........maybe it's their way of making sure you don't overdo it?
luvmy2kids
02-07-2007, 03:32 PM
I think it's more that if you need to stop fast or something like that and you're sore? Not positive though. They told me not to drive with my first for two weeks (6 years ago), but they didn't say anything about it this time with my dd (9 months ago). I think it's more an old-school type of thing. The midwife told me to drive when I'm ready and I was driving in two days.
devster4fun
02-07-2007, 03:49 PM
There's probably a few reasons...especially for c-sections. With either type of birth, you have lost some blood, undergone some trauma and a depletion of fluids. The possibility of adding massive injuries (say, from a serious wreck) could make usually bad injuries, fatal. Often, bad wrecks involve crushing parts of the pelvic region. Legs get pinned under the the steering column etc...so most likely, nothing happens from driving around per se. It's the prevention of the worst case scenario.
weepyone
02-07-2007, 05:52 PM
in the uk the only time after having a baby you can't drive is after a c section because insurance companies won't cover you having an accident after abdominal surgery for 6 weeks pp
Jordyn
02-08-2007, 05:57 PM
In Canada we have no such rules at all...I was pretty surprised to hear people are told this. I know people who've driven home from the hospital!!!
For me, with ds#1 I was in the hospital with him for 6 days as he was born in stress. The day after he was discharged I had to drive back (30 min) to have him weighed in again to ensure he wasn't losing weight.
With ds#2 I had an emergency c section and wasn't able to lift my baby in his infant carrier car seat for 6 weeks so often didn't drive anywhere as I couldn't load him in and out of the car...but I could still drive...and did within a week of him being born.
Sounds kind of old school to me.
For me, with ds#1 I was in the hospital with him for 6 days as he was born in stress. The day after he was discharged I had to drive back (30 min) to have him weighed in again to ensure he wasn't losing weight.
With ds#2 I had an emergency c section and wasn't able to lift my baby in his infant carrier car seat for 6 weeks so often didn't drive anywhere as I couldn't load him in and out of the car...but I could still drive...and did within a week of him being born.
Sounds kind of old school to me.
xinerevelle
02-09-2007, 07:56 PM
You aren't allowed to drive because you don't have the same muscle strength in your abdomen to move your leg to the brake in the same quick response you did before surgery. My doctor said that "as soon as you can mash the brake you can drive" -- no set time limit.
2fast4u
02-09-2007, 09:24 PM
xinerevelle - now that makes sense to me
so does the whole, in case of an accident theory.
I just feel so trapped - no driving, no taking the baby out(DH could drive then), no going up and down stairs, why not get me a padded cell?
so does the whole, in case of an accident theory.
I just feel so trapped - no driving, no taking the baby out(DH could drive then), no going up and down stairs, why not get me a padded cell?
mommy2brandon24
02-10-2007, 03:22 PM
thats so weired i never heard of that my doctor never told me i couldnt drive right away. i had my son feb 04. the only thing he told me is to take it easy. i was out 2 days later shopping. i felt fine right after i had my son even the nurses were shocked.
KeltoKel
02-10-2007, 11:45 PM
My doc just told me to drive when I felt like I could. I waited a week, but I was up and down and all around my house the first day I came home from the hospital. I am sure I would not have had a problem driving. Just go by how you feel. If you feel great, then go for it.