Mazal tov on the birth of your baby!
Even with a
c-section, bleeding can last for well over a month. On a halachic level, you are permitted to perform a
hefsek taharah and
observe seven clean days as soon as you think bleeding has stopped. For the
first cycle post-partum, you may omit the
moch dachuk.
Medically, it should be acceptable to perform gentle
bedikot. For this cycle you can reduce to a minimum of
hefsek, one
bedikah on day one, and one
bedikah on day seven. You should, however, confirm with your physician to be on the safe side. You can refer him or her to the section of our website designed for medical professionals,
Jewish Women’s Health, to facilitate this type of discussion.
Please write back with any further questions.
