A 30-year-old woman attends the GP at 8 weeks postpartum following an elective caesarean section. She asks when she can drive. Which is the single mos...

Question

A 30-year-old woman attends the GP at 8 weeks postpartum following an elective caesarean section. She asks when she can drive. Which is the single most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

She can drive when she can perform an emergency stop safely, is not impaired by pain or analgesics, and has checked with her insurance company - typically 4-6 weeks postoperatively

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She cannot drive for 6 months after a caesarean section

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She can drive immediately after discharge

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She must obtain a letter from her surgeon before driving

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She cannot drive until her 6-week postnatal check

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Driving After Caesarean Section

A 30-year-old woman attends the GP at 8 weeks postpartum following an elective caesarean section. She asks when she can drive. Which is the single most appropriate advice?