I had an emergency C section on Friday (5 days ago). They let me leave the hospital after 2 days. No staples, no outside stitches. Just glue.
If you aren't in any pain, is it okay to have sex before 6 wks? (not right now, of course, but before the 6 wks?)
2006-09-20 14:27:42 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I think you should wait until you stop bleeding. I bled for like 2 months after my c-section. That way you don't risk getting an infection. Congratulations on your new baby.
2006-09-20 14:55:06 · answer #1 · answered by TRUE PATRIOT 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, the glue can pull and open up the incision. A lot of seemingly normal movements can make the glue stretch/pull(?) and open you back up. Then you will have to go back and get stitches. I did it after my last baby. I went to put something on a shelf a little above my head after 2 days of being home and the glue came off and started bleeding. Went to the doc and got stitches where it had pulled. Doc also said that even after all the glue came off naturally, that the incision would take about 4-6 weeks to be strong enough to take any pressure (sex, laying on stomach, stretching, etc)
2006-09-20 23:36:38 · answer #2 · answered by heaven help me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had sex befor 6 week after my son was born but i did not have a c section so i am sorry if that is not what you are looking for but know that if you do have sex befor 6 week your not the only one that has done it ok.
2006-09-20 21:39:46 · answer #3 · answered by alw8205 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doc told me to wait 6 weeks, but told me on the side that most people dont wait that long. Wait until you're comfortable with it. If you try it in 2 weeks and it still hurts, wait a few more days. I had a c-section back in february, it took me about 4 weeks. But everyone is different with healing.
2006-09-20 21:59:47 · answer #4 · answered by krazybaby121 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! The doctors always tell you to wait six weeks before having sex, douching, and the use of tampons. You have to give your uterus time to heal. Remember, you had an abdominal surgery. Just TRY and hold out, I know it's hard but it'll be worth it when the time comes.
2006-09-21 02:05:48 · answer #5 · answered by tantalizin1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, with an operation"major surgery" and a newborn...how can you even think of sex? I would be EXHAUSTED..lol But to answer your question, I don't see why not if you are healed and in no pain. Be sure to use protection though, because it is quite easy to become pregnant after just having a baby and also if breastfeeding.
2006-09-20 21:31:50 · answer #6 · answered by **KELLEY** 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No not a good idea your insides need time to heal. You should wait at least 10 weeks before having sex. Oral sex or forplay is fine, but let your internal body heal.
2006-09-20 21:34:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I did before 6 weeks- but you risk getting pregnant. I had another baby 10 months later!
They say you can get an infection, though. So you probably shouldn't. There are always other things you can do........
2006-09-20 21:33:01 · answer #8 · answered by hondaquadwoman 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my daughter just had a c-section in august she said having sex before the 6 weeks was a little tender but it really depends on the individual. just be careful
2006-09-20 21:30:08 · answer #9 · answered by Brenda H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may not feel pain right now but it may hurt when you have sex. Sometimes even after 6 weeks.
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2006-09-21 13:45:27 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋