2006-08-05 17:16:27 · 41 answers · asked by Neon 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
As long as you've stopped bleeding and you're comfortable, it's usually fine. I've had four kids and I've never made it to 4 weeks. :)
2006-08-05 17:20:26 · answer #1 · answered by loudbuttermilkmess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't find much that said you absolutely shouldn't, but the minimum a Dr. will advise you wait is 4 weeks. The problem can come is if you have not healed completely (especially if you had an episiotomy) and you retear. Additionally, you'll probably need lubricant, espcially if you're breastfeeding.
Make sure you're not bleeding anymore, or at least that it has changed from red to pink and isn't flowing as heavy any more. Apparently, the originaly advice of waiting 6 weeks came about b/c it takes 6 weeks for the uterus to shrink back down. But there's no medical evidence that a woman has to wait this long following an uncomplicated delivery.
2006-08-05 17:31:09 · answer #2 · answered by littleangelfire81 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a doctor tells you 4 to 6 weeks with no sex it is a general time frame for most womens bodys to be ready. As far as you as an individual only you can really know when your body is ready. I will tell you this you will need lots of lubricant and a lot of patients. Even though you may feel ready it is going to be a little painful and some what strange. For me it wasnt until 8 or 9 weeks after my son was born that I felt ready, every woman is different. Good luck.
2006-08-05 17:42:08 · answer #3 · answered by Monkeygirlwi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do make sure to us some sort of birth control. Seriously.....they tell you to wait mostly because you cycle is not regulated and you can very easily become pregnant again. I have a friend who's babies are 11 months apart, and she was breastfeeding. The nurse told me point blank when I left the hospital....:"pelvic rest for 6 weeks or I will see you in 9 months." This was in January, and my husband went back to Iraq two weeks later. So....unless you want more children very close in age use a dependable form of birth control. Other than that if you are feeling fine and are comfortable with having sex then go for it.
2006-08-05 17:27:32 · answer #4 · answered by mrsjav 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arrrgghh! NO!
There's a reason why doctors will tell you not to, and that's to reduce the chances of an infection. There are tiny cuts and fissures inside you, of which you may not even be aware; not only is it highly probable that your husband could introduce bacteria into you, there's also the physical stress associated with sex that could easily open these wounds.
Every woman is different; some women heal faster than others. Me, personally, I'd go with what MY doctor told ME to do in MY case...and, yours has said 4 weeks.
So, give Husband a b.j., and get some sleep.
2006-08-05 17:25:41 · answer #5 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would wait. Im sure there is a good reason why all dr's say to wait atleast 4 weeks. I have also heard you can get pregnant more easily right after giving birth.
2006-08-05 18:09:17 · answer #6 · answered by LELA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful! The only time I ever listened to the doctor regarding sex after childbirth was #4 (emergency c-section with a cut artery and nerve damage). You know your body better than anyone else and you will know if you're feeling up to sex or not. Just don't forget about birth control . . . you are at your most fertile right now.
Good luck!
2006-08-05 17:22:01 · answer #7 · answered by Angie P. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of it this way: Your doctor has been following your care for the last 9 months or so, and if he has advised against it for 4 weeks-I would wait it out. Don't risk the chance of having complications and not being able to care for your daughter.
2006-08-05 19:11:29 · answer #8 · answered by jacqueline 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They suggets a time limit because they dont want to risk an infection. If you feel like you are ready to have sex again (your not in pain, etc.) then I dont see why you wouldnt be able to get back in the groove! I would suggest using a condom though until you go in for your post-delivery check up and get the ok from your doctor. You dont want to risk an infection which could possibly cause fertility problems later in life.
2006-08-05 17:22:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. It's going to hurt. You just had a baby. Be gentle and lubricate. A lot.
2. Try oral. Similar effect, just less invasive.
3. Make sure you use protection. Chances are you aren't on the pill (especially if breast feeding) and you could easily get pregnant again.
2006-08-05 17:21:55 · answer #10 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had no surgery (this means no episiotomy also!) then it's probably safe to go for it. You should double-check with your doctor first, and find out WHY the restriction, before you decide if the risk is valid for you.
If you had surgery of any sort, or large amounts of tearing, you should probably wait out the 4 weeks because it probably matters more.
2006-08-05 17:27:34 · answer #11 · answered by Gen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋