https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 07 May 2026 09:56:00 +0000 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:52:20 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=38077 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1273710&title=lochia-and-tampons#1273710 Author: LittleBug
Subject: 38077
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 7:52pm

Definitely no tampons with lochia... my mum found out why first-hand as she got one stuck in her uterus and it got infected (cervix not closed properly yet after birth). Anyway it had to be surgically removed, so don't risk it!]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:52:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1273710&title=lochia-and-tampons#1273710 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1273175&title=lochia-and-tampons#1273175 Author: rorylex
Subject: 38077
Posted: 22 February 2011 at 10:27pm

was thinking the same thing as above.

wear black togs and board shorts and go to the beach.]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:27:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1273175&title=lochia-and-tampons#1273175 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270941&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270941 Author: Troods
Subject: 38077
Posted: 20 February 2011 at 8:12am

Sheza wrote: I was also going to say just dont wear anything..well togs lol but no pad etc and swim at the beach, salt water will be good for down there! And yep definitley no tampons!

Ditto]]> Sun, 20 Feb 2011 08:12:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270941&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270941 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270898&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270898 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 38077
Posted: 19 February 2011 at 11:02pm

I was also going to say just dont wear anything..well togs lol but no pad etc and swim at the beach, salt water will be good for down there!

And yep definitley no tampons!]]> Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:02:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270898&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270898 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270863&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270863 Author: kabe
Subject: 38077
Posted: 19 February 2011 at 9:49pm

hila1 wrote: If it is really light, why don't you just use nothing and go for a swim in the ocean?

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My thoughts exactly! ]]> Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:49:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270863&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270863 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270836&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270836 Author: newme
Subject: 38077
Posted: 19 February 2011 at 9:13pm

If it is really light, why don't you just use nothing and go for a swim in the ocean?]]> Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:13:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270836&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270836 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270773&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270773 Author: Whateversville
Subject: 38077
Posted: 19 February 2011 at 7:53pm

I was lucky and had a winter bub so didn't want to swim but I do feel for ya Delli!! But I was told 6wks PP before using a tampon ]]> Sat, 19 Feb 2011 19:53:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270773&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270773 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270771&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270771 Author: Red
Subject: 38077
Posted: 19 February 2011 at 7:48pm

After a couple of weeks my midwife said that it was safe to use Tampons, but I didn't, although it was middle of winter so had no desire to go swimming. ]]> Sat, 19 Feb 2011 19:48:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270771&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270771 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270724&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270724 Author: ALittleLoopy
Subject: 38077
Posted: 19 February 2011 at 5:57pm

i asked my MW and she said no tampons till my period came back for the first time, definitely not with lochia and i had a CS]]> Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:57:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270724&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270724 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270593&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270593 Author: busymum
Subject: 38077
Posted: 19 February 2011 at 1:00pm

I wouldn't think the cervix is closed yet at two weeks?
I feel ur frustration. I'm at 4.5 weeks and I think I'd probably consider 1 hour ok.]]> Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:00:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270593&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270593 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270577&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270577 Author: High9
Subject: 38077
Posted: 19 February 2011 at 12:34pm

I thought it was because not only infection but it could get lost whilst you are still closing up/healing... ?? ]]> Sat, 19 Feb 2011 12:34:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270577&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270577 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270414&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270414 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 38077
Posted: 19 February 2011 at 7:33am

Is it ok to go swimming? I thought while you still had lochia, you were still a little open down there and might be more at risk of infection. I dont really have any idea so dont take too much on that. ]]> Sat, 19 Feb 2011 07:33:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270414&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270414 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270410&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270410 Author: AuntieSarah
Subject: 38077
Posted: 19 February 2011 at 7:14am

Lol I think you did answer your own question. What about a cool bath instead?
Maybe check with your midwife about the tampons anyway? You must be feeling great, I can't imagine wanting to go near down there with a tampon two weeks after giving birth lol (mind you I had quite a few stitches last time )]]> Sat, 19 Feb 2011 07:14:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270410&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270410 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270374&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270374 Author: Delli
Subject: 38077
Posted: 18 February 2011 at 10:57pm

Ok, this might be a really stupid question but it's been so hot lately - I'm desperate for a swim!

I still have lochia but it is really light (it was much heavier with Jude) - even when Willem is going through a growth spurt and feeding lots, or after exercise etc, it increases a very small amount but still very light (not light enough to go pad free though...)

I don't want to use tampons for the whole day (well, I do want to because I hate pads - but won't 'cause of the risk of infection ) but would an hour or so for a cool swim still be too much? I guess just the act of inserting the tampon is enough to introduce the harmful bacteria that cause infection...

Gah, I've probably just answered my own question - I know you shouldn't use tampons until your next period. Putting my feet in the water isn't cutting it though - I'm feeling super good right now, the only thing that seems to be holding me back from doing "stuff" is these stupid pads

Edited by Delli]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:57:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38077&PID=1270374&title=lochia-and-tampons#1270374