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How long after having a baby can you take a bath?

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If: If your vital signs are okay usually with in a few hours.

Answered 2/2/2021

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Bathing: Instantly. I am not sure of your question. This seems obvious since they often wash or shower new mothers following the birth of the child.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 8/1/2013

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