After delivery...

Question

I was wondering .......... after delivery how long til ill be able to shower?and also after showering do I still have to wear like some type of gown or will I be able to wear pajama pants? Weird question...i just wanna know what type of clothes I need to bring for myself

mrsh72911 · Answer

I didn't get an epideral. The hospital I delivered at wanted me to eat first then I was able to shower. I wore loose pj pants after the first day because i was very very sore.

ShirelleD · Answer

I never got an epidural, and i got a shower bout an hour after delievery. I had pyjamas but had to het OH to bring me nightgowns because i had a catheter fitted for the first 24 hours. :) as soon as I got that horrible thing removed I had.another shower and got into my maternity pants and normal tshirt to go home :) xx

mrsreeder2be · Answer

Yes they do check down below after delivery!

juliejperkins · Answer

It actually differs per hospital. I would ask about their policy on gowns.

lpewitt44 · Answer

I just didnt know if after delivery they check you down there for any reason or not

lpewitt44 · Answer

Thanks everyone! I guess ill bring pajama pants,a tshirt and a robe for if I decide to stay in the hospital gown..lol

Apeydef · Answer

You can shower as soon as you want, once (epidural wears off and you can walk) I found that it is best to just wear the hospital gown and panties because of how much you will be bleeding. I packed stuff and then never wore it. Obviously they give you clean stuff after birth.

brenconmom · Answer

No. I packed 2 night gowns and one robe to wear while walking around.

deesire · Answer

Did U pack  several robes?

brenconmom · Answer

Oops. Again is suppose to be in.

JewelK · Answer

I was fine to shower before I left the birth center 6 hours after delivery. I've heard hospitals can be a lot stricter, unfortunately. Wearing pants really depends on your level of comfort. I wore my jeans home afterward. Looser pants would have been nicer (pajama pants sound great) since I had quite a bit of stitching up down there. I just didn't have any that fit. 

Probably would be a good idea to bring a skirt and pajama pants and see which is more comfortable for you, depending on stitches, etc. A shower feels great! Bring a nice smelling soap or moisturizer so you'll feel all fresh.

miaz86 · Answer

You usually can shower after your able to walk and you can wear whatever is comfy for you. I always wore pj pants and a, lose shirt

brenconmom · Answer

Hi there. I showered hours later when i was settled in to my post pardum room. Also i brought night gowns and a robe because honestly i was so sore down below that i wanted nothing touching me down there. But everyone's different so pack what you feel you'll be comfortable again. Im due in 20 days and again backed night gowns and a robe. Good luck.