i had a baby 3 weeks ago, i had a c-section, when can i have sex?
2007-01-24 10:01:19 · 12 answers · asked by Ashley H 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
i had a c section and my doc told me no sex or tampons or anything in there for 6 weeks but i had sex after 4 weeks and i was fine granted we took it slow but let me tell you it was awesome if you had good sex during pregnancy it will be just as good now!!!!!!LOL
2007-01-24 12:15:43 · answer #1 · answered by Alyson C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I tried and tried to find the answer to this question after the birth of my second child....to no avail. I have heard it takes 6 weeks for your body to heal but I would assume that means from a vaginal birth, especially if you were torn. But I have heard that it takes time for your cervix to close again as well, and I think if you didn't go through labour, your cervix wasn't opened in the first place. From personal experience, I didn't wait. I think it was 3 weeks postpartum and I had intercourse, albeit very gently...hope this helps!
2007-01-24 10:12:52 · answer #2 · answered by Sunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say definitely wait at least the 6 weeks. I know it sounds like forever, but it's better to wait.
I only waited 4 weeks after my c-section (i dilated to 8 centimeters) and it was PAINFUL!! Even though you didn't deliver vaginally, your body still prepares for it and still needs that healing time.
2007-01-24 14:10:31 · answer #3 · answered by nenya_of_adamant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please wait the 6 weeks - see your doc for check-up and ask for the go ahead, My first was an emergency c-section and I waited only 4 weeks and went into shock after and hurt! 2nd baby (now 6mths old) planned c-section - I waited the 6 weeks for doc to say ok. Need a pap test and internal exam.
2007-01-24 10:10:36 · answer #4 · answered by Mom-of-three 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
do you want to have sex or is it your partner i would still wait 6weeks till 8 weeks if you dont want call a doctor and consult him about this i can say i a ahd 2 c sections and was told to wait
2007-01-24 10:28:10 · answer #5 · answered by kaylaz1978 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had sex again the day before I would have been 2w PP (so 1w6d) and I had a CS. I wasn't thinking and my hubby was just being so cute. lol I actually ripped one of my stitches a little, though..so I wouldn't recommend you do this!
2007-01-24 10:23:29 · answer #6 · answered by ... 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should consult your doctor on that one but, i have heard 6-8 weeks but your doctor knows best!
2007-01-24 11:08:38 · answer #7 · answered by sally 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely wait the six weeks, longer if possible. Birth is very traumatic, and your body needs to heal, even if you feel ok.
2007-01-24 10:23:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to check with your doctor. Even though you did not have a vaginal birth there is still a risk of infection.
2007-01-24 10:13:08 · answer #9 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're doctor should clear you at your 6 week postpartum appointment--mine did.
2007-01-24 10:18:57 · answer #10 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋