is 3 weeks postpartum enough?

[mommyofaa]

I'm really wanting to get a job as soon as possible before Christmas. I'm due October 23rd but having a repeat c section so most likely a week before that. But anyways I'm wondering if that would even be possible?Has anybody went to work pretty much right away after birth?

[Danicaantle]

Most Drs release you to go back to work at 6 weeks. Places wont even hire you or let you work until 6 weeks because they would be liable if something happened. And if you are putting baby in daycare they won't keep baby until at least  6 weeks .

[vaniazarate]

I just recently had a c section about 2 weeks ago and I feel great I started my regular routine at 1 week 3 days and I'm not in pain or anything but I don't lift heavy things cuz you heal faster outside than inside but I would say enjoy 4-5 weeks with your baby before returning to work

[mommyofaa]

Thank you yeah I'll probably wait the 4 weeks

[mummainoz]

I had a csection and I had a great recovery. I felt good after 2wks and was into my normal routibe again but it wasn't until 4wks I could drive or lift things comfortably. I don't think I could have sat or stood all day at 3wks, so going from my experience I would say give yourself at least 4wks.

[c_woody91]

They doctor might not release you that soon. I didn't have a c section, but I tore extremely bad and my doctor wouldn't release me until 5 weeks because he said I needed to let my body heal.