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6498330 tn?1389709379

how long do you have to wait to bathe after delivery?

I was wondering, after delivery, how long do i have to wait to bathe?
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I showered about 2 hours after birth when my epidural wore off my sister had to help though because my legs was still a little numb
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I showered about 2 hours after birth.  They took my iv out first.
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I showered the next day
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6628393 tn?1398789276
I went in the 22nd and had to wait until the afternoon of the next day. I had to sleep with my IV in all night in case I needed more fluids and such the next morning. I didnt so they took it out and could finally shower with help from my husband.
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