In a message dated 1/8/99 4:04:19 AM, Bonnie Jones wrote: << Moms are told not to take a tub bath for at least 2-6 weeks to avoid sitting in "dirty" water with episiotomy, tears, or C-section scar. >> What?! Is this something new? Never heard of this. Just what are sitz baths supposed to be? Jennifer Herrin, RN, IBCLC NICU nurse, Tulsa, OK