How long did you wait to have sex again after you gave birth? I had my baby a little over two weeks ago and I know that they say the you should wait six weeks but IT'S SO HARD!!! lol...i feel awesome and i have no pain or discomfort. i gave birth vaginally and i had one small tear that the doctor sewed up. other than that, nothing went wrong. how long did YOU wait??
2006-12-28 03:21:55 · 18 answers · asked by Love my Family <3 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
We waited about 5 weeks. I understand that you feel great and want it but the dangers are there so be informed.
Your uterus is still tipped and wide upen for both sperm (hello next baby) or bacteria (hello major infection that could cause no more babies ever)
Its up to you. Just be sure you are well informed and you take the proper precautions.
Good Luck!
2006-12-28 03:26:32 · answer #1 · answered by buggerhead 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I waited about 8 weeks after I gave birth. I wanted to wait until I got the all clear from my doctor first even though, like you, I had no pain or discomfort. I guess I was just trying to be safe.
Frankly, it took another 2 weeks after that before I even wanted to have sex again. My drive has diminished since I gave birth, what with all the sleepless nights I had and being so tired from caring for a baby. If you're in the mood, more power to you, but I think I'd wait if I were you, just to be safe.
Congratulations on your new baby!
2006-12-28 12:09:48 · answer #2 · answered by braks_gurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a reason they tell you to wait and it's not to make you suffer. First of all, your body needs at least the full 6 weeks of recovery after having a baby. You may feel good now, but you may not afterwards (not to say that you WON'T feel good). However, the doctor will want to check you to make sure everything is healing up appropriately.
Another reason is because of bacteria and germs that are "foreign". By having sex, you are reintroducing those germs and it could be bad. Your body is still healing and since you gave birth vaginally, all your parts are still working out getting back to normal. It's very important to let your body heal!
One last thing, could you imagine accidentally becoming pregnant again? Not only would this be horrible on your body, it could be detrimental to the possible fetus! It's better to be safe than sorry. I know that I get to feeling better after anything like this so quickly, but then, I will overdo it on occassion and regret it. Just wake a couple more weeks and you'll be good to go!
2006-12-28 11:31:23 · answer #3 · answered by Hootie562 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Six weeks. You might feel good, but you need to wait until the doctor gives you the go ahead. They'll do a normal exam and make sure everything has healed correctly. Having sex too early could re-injure your tear.
You have no idea how painful it will be to have sex for that first time, especially after tearing. Believe me. I ended up with 7 stitches and thought I was great after 2 weeks. Then we got the go ahead and it was so painful!! You don't want to chance anything bad happening, so I would wait.
2006-12-28 11:26:46 · answer #4 · answered by purvislets 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I waited 6 weeks both times. The doctor told me 6 weeks. I would wait for actual penetration to avoid tearing anything, but if you really want to do it, then you might just try some heavy petting. I don't know. Sex was the last thing on my mind for at least the first 6 weeks after I had my kids.
2006-12-28 11:32:56 · answer #5 · answered by kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We waited 9 weeks after our son (I had 43 stiches inside and out so I had no choice).
With our daughter we only waited 4 weeks (I didnt rip with her).
But since you have a stich I'd try to wait at least a month so you dont rip it or do any damage. There are many other things you and hubby can do than penitration at this point so I'd just avoid. Plus the risk of getting pregnant is high right now, you are your most fertile after giving birth or a miscarraige.
2006-12-28 11:25:45 · answer #6 · answered by alexis73102 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't gave birth yet (i'm only 26 weeks) but I think I will wait for the 6 weeks. And if I feel a little frisky I'd just keep it all foreplay, not sex.
2006-12-28 11:34:20 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ღαмαиdα♥ღ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I waited 3 weeks. I had my son on dec 4th 2006 and we had sex on the 24 th of dec 2006. but i also had a c section but even then the docs tell you to wait 6 weeks. I just couldnt i felt fine so i went for it and had no problems just a bit of discomfort at first but it went right away lol ....good luck
2006-12-28 11:25:42 · answer #8 · answered by peachy101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I waited a little more than 2 months but I had a c-section so it took me longer to heal. As long as everything is healed up and you have no infections I see no problem. Actually I had a friend who got pregnant like a month after having her first baby, so obviously she didn't wait either and she and her baby are just fine. Have fun!!!
2006-12-28 11:35:40 · answer #9 · answered by Kristin R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just wait...you can have fun other ways.
If you don't wait you can create infections for yourself and actually do alot of damage...What would you rather loose six weeks of vaginal sex or a lifetime of discomfort?
Hmmm...me I'd wait....
2006-12-28 11:24:55 · answer #10 · answered by mailjunkie123 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋