after ur water breaks....

[Marissa2009]

Do u have time to take a shower and get some things together real fast if u live very close to the hospital? I only live 10 mins from the hospital and I'm worried I won't be able to do anything after it breaks I'm a ftm help please

[Trisheee94]

My water broke at 5ama nd i was beggin ny boyfriend to wake up he didnt believe me so i showered and got my baby things ready i was not prepared at all and I didn't leave to the hospital till 10am! I was at 4cm and still had to wait for a room so i was glad i took my time:)  

[BradleaMarie]

Downstairs that is.

[BradleaMarie]

I've heard you can shower but can't use soap to wash just water.

[jordyvi0824]

My doctor told me I go straight to L&D if my water breaks like literally don't do anything else! Call on the way so they know your coming! But you also have to keep in mind that a lot of women's water don't break on their own

[sammy1219]

Its all depends on how far you dilated after your water breaks that's when labor starts depending on how many centimeters you are you could be in labor anywhere from 1-12 hours but showering will probably be the last thing on your mind at that point

[Marissa2009]

Ok thanks ladies for the advice! I'll talk to my Dr on Monday at my apt. :-)

[NeChelle20]

I remember when my mom was having contractions with my youngest brother and she knew she was in labor she still showered before we left for the hospital. She also said sometimes the water helps the pain with her and other times it doesn't.  But it wasn't her first time so it may not be best for a ftm to try that lol

[NeChelle20]

I remember when my mom was having contractions with my youngest brother and she knew she was in labor she still showered before we left for the hospital. She also said sometimes the water helps the pain with her and other times it doesn't.  But it wasn't her first time so it may not be best for a ftm to try that lol

[paris0811]

Because there are tooo many skeptical answers about whether to shower or not just talk to your doctor. Every woman is different and your doctor will guide you on what's best for you

[married_mommyof2]

After the hospital brome my water they let me shower maybe it just sepends where u live..nd after it breaks u leak for a lil bit even after yu shower...but id say a fast shower couldnt hurt just ask ur dr.. i was n labor for almist 3 days i had an emergency c-section

[princesslo007]

I know your not allowed to get a bath after your water breaks, I'm assuming this means a shower too. My doctor said the second my water breaks I need to be on my way to the hospital. I'm 36 weeks tomorrow and already have the car packed... I wouldn't chance it, but discuss it with your doctor at your next appt.

[ashley4beauties]

Id say u have but to be on the safe side pack ur bags now u never no u might be one of the go lucky ones who dialate fast before ur water breaks but good luck and showering that depends on how u feel when ur in pain....my first i had at 32 wks and my bf at the time had to go home and get the stuff but i had her 4 days later all wamen are diffrent whdn it comes to going in labor

[knufrio]

When your water breaks call your Dr and they will go over everything with you, if you aren't having contractions yet they will probably say to stay home for a little however if you are or if anything is off about your water (if its not clear or has an odor) they will probably tell you to come down right away

[ash060115]

I'd have my bags ready...

I don't think your supposed to shower after water breaks either

[Jessika20]

I've heard if your water breaks you have 24 hours till you can get an infection but i mean I guess it depends on the contractions also.

[paris0811]

I'm a ftm too so I really don't know but all I can say is already have your bags packed that way if you don't have time to do anything else but shower you'll be able to just grab and go. Or if you were to go in for some pain and they decide to keep you you already ways want your bag ready so someone can grab it knowing you have everything you need :)

[Marissa2009]

By the way it hasn't broke yet just preparing myself because I'm almost 35 weeks. :-)