Lochia and tampons

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

was thinking the same thing as above.

wear black togs and board shorts and go to the beach.