2006-10-18 11:55:48 · 18 answers · asked by clayjoe 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
The C-Section causes some trauma to the tissues of the abdomen, and cuts muscles as well. It leaves a wound that is safe if given time to heal. Just as with any surgery, there are various restrictions so that it heals correctly, including limitations on lifting too much weight, necessary rest, restricted activities, etc. Sex is just another activity that will create stress on the body, especially in the particular area of the incision. If you have weight on the incision, or vigorous exercises in that area, it will limit the healing and could possibly open the scar or cause bleeding.
With any incision or trauma, one needs plenty of rest and moderation to allow healing. Also, it is important to prevent bacteria to enter the area of the incision to avoid infection.
It is worth the wait!
2006-10-18 12:03:25 · answer #1 · answered by lynnemaria 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have a scientific answer for this, but my is guess is because you have opened your uterus up by cutting through the stomach, increasing the risk for infection. You may not have had a vaginal delivery, but you still don't want to introduce foreign bacteria through the vaginal channel, as it is a passage to your uterus, which is still trying to heal from being cut open to deliver a baby. Without doing any research, that is just a logical guess. I don't know if I am right or not, but it sounds good!
2006-10-18 19:01:40 · answer #2 · answered by lemons 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's customary to wait 6 weeks after having a baby anyway. It's to make sure everything is ok down there, and with a c section to make sure you don't tear the incision. Me and my fiance only waited 3 weeks after my daughter was born, but she was born naturally, and my doctor could tell when I went for my 6 week check up.
2006-10-18 18:58:48 · answer #3 · answered by missyhardt 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A c section is a MAJOR abdominal surgery. You need to allow your body time to heal and to help prevent infection. Do women not wait, yes but I cannot understand why. Give your body the rest it needs to prevent complications such as infection and even pregnancy.
2006-10-18 18:59:24 · answer #4 · answered by C 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends. How do you feel? I was told to wait 6 weeks after my hysterectomy. I made it 5. I'm still here.
2006-10-18 18:58:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes longer to heal from a c section than from vaginal birth.
2006-10-18 19:00:06 · answer #6 · answered by sweetm12004 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to give ur body time to heal and because having a c-section is like having a amjor op
2006-10-18 18:58:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only a man would ask this question.
Have some compassion for the woman in your life.
2006-10-18 19:48:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
when you climax from sex, your abdominal muscles tighten up... that can cause the incision in your abdomine to re-open from the stress of the tensing of your muscles
2006-10-18 19:02:02 · answer #9 · answered by Ash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor when its safe to have sex?
2006-10-18 18:57:20 · answer #10 · answered by Good Grief 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋