What are the risks?

Question

What are the risks if I were to have sex before the six weeks are over? I just have a baby 2 weeks ago (going to be 3 on Sun.). And is it ok to be on birth control already?

Answer 1

yes it is OK to go on birth control, if you are nursing tell the Dr. they will prescribe some pills with a low level of the hormones. they prevent pregnancy without effecting your baby. I've done it twice now (2 years apart). so it does work. I started my birth control at my 2 week check up with my Dr. and breast fed my daughter til she was 16 months and was on birth control the whole time. with my son i also started at my 2 week check up and breast fed for only 3 months then switched my birth control back to the normal one before.

My husband is in the military and we were stationed in Germany, the Dr's there care about their patients and they said no sex til min of 4 weeks. most women don't want to have sex that early after giving birth but some do. if you tore and had stitches then i would wait but if not then take it slow cause the first few times after do hurt cause you are bruised from being stretched. when you do have sex for the first time go slow and use lube. i know alot of women don't like it but you will need it. trust me. your body won't be able to accumulate the extra wetness down their for a while even a few months so you will need it.

congrats on the baby. good luck.

Answer 2

God, doctors don't tell people anything, do they?

You can't have sex until your six-week checkup because it can take that long for your cervix to close up again, no matter what kind of birth you had. If your cervix is open, your body becomes a perfect incubator for bacteria, and sex is a great way to introduce them to that perfect environment. Just say no!

Further, you can't take hormonal birth control, like the pill, until six weeks, at least, after giving birth because studies have shown that women who take the pill and have just given birth are at a much higher risk for dangerous blood clots (the kind that cause strokes) than other women. So don't take the pill, either.

And if you're nursing, you can only take mini-pills for the entire time you're breastfeeding your baby.

Oh, and you CAN get pregnant again right away even IF you're exclusively breastfeeding. Yes, nursing does tend to supress ovulation, but it doesn't always. And the kicker is that you will ovulate before you have your first period after the birth, so you could get pregnant and not even know that you are. Do NOT rely on breastfeeding as a form of contraception.

I can't BELIEVE how much bad information you got in answer to such simple questions!

Answer 3

We usually start having sex about 3 weeks after the birth, but of course wait until you are ready. We have never had any negative consequences. However I was pregnant by the 6 week checkup. I don't consider that a negative consequence though :) We don't use birth control (Catholics), but I think there are only a few you can use while breastfeeding. So, if you are breastfeeding, wait to speak with your doctor before taking anything.

Answer 4

You have a risk of infection if you have any tears, but that is about it. Most women don't feel comfortable having sex for 6 weeks, but it is not a rule, just a guideline.
You are not likely to get pregnant in the first 6 weeks, especially if you are breastfeeding, but it is possible. If you decide to go on hormonal birth control while breastfeeding talk to your doctor because some types are more suitable.

Answer 5

You can have sex before but be very careful because it will probably be very uncomfortable & painful. Have your significant other go in very slow & be very gentle. You could get pregnant but, you can start taking birth control pills right after birth. There are birth control pills safe for bresatfeeding. If you are fully breastfeeding (no supplements or food or anything) giving the baby milk from the breast only then you can not get pregnant for the first 6 months. The breastfeeding prevents you from ovulating. However breastfeeding makes your vaginal canal very dry so that will be painful during sex. Use alot of lubrication.
Good Luck!

Answer 6

I'm not sure about going on birth control pills already, but the chances of getting pregnant now are high. The doctors say to wait 6 weeks before you have sex. If you decide to, be sure he wears a condom (and even pulls out) or you could be expecting another little one in 9 months.

Answer 7

They give you a six week time limit for a reason! Your body needs to heal! Be patient, there are some sorts of birth control pills that are safe if you are nursing, but you really shouldn't chance it and talk to your doctor about it. Frankly, with a 3 week old baby I am surprised you have the energy to have sex!

Answer 8

You have a very high risk of getting pregnant again if you have sex before the six weeks are up. My doctor did not even discuss birth control until six weeks checkup because you are not supposed to have sex until then.

Answer 9

I went on B/C 4 days after I had my baby. There is a higher risk of infection, and women are extremely fertile after birth, miscarriage, ect, and birth control pills have to be used with another form of B/C (Condoms) until the first pack is done.

Answer 10

I tried having sex 3 weeks exactly after my baby was born and it hurt so bad we had to stop. I am not sure if it is ok to start birth control this early.