i had gave birth last month, is it ok to have sex after a normal delivery?

Question

great! thanks to aLL of you!!

Answer 1

I waited until I got my 6 weeks check up, but my sister did not and she was just fine.

Answer 2

How long should you wait

Having sex with your partner again, after giving birth, may either be very exciting or very anxiety provoking, or both. Some women feel they are ready soon after delivery. Others would like to wait much longer even than their doctor recommends. While some practitioners suggest you should wait at least four weeks after you deliver, most suggest waiting six weeks. At this point, you should have had your postpartum check-up and your practitioner can see how you are healing (particularly if you had an episiotomy).

Although many women feel physically ready to engage in sexual relations after having a baby, they may not feel the desire they once had.

***When you feel that you are ready to have sex again:

Make some time for you and your partner. Wait until the baby is asleep or leave him or her with a friend. Do something fun just for the two of you. Set the mood for your evening together.

Start slowly. Tell your partner what pleases you and what is uncomfortable.

Use a lubricant for vaginal dryness, if you need to. A water-soluble choice is best, such as KY jelly or a "personal lubricant" usually displayed near the spermicides at your drugstore.

Try different positions. Sometimes a woman may have more control if she is on her side or kneeling over her partner.

Prevent leaking milk. If you are worried about leaking milk, wear a bra during sex.

Don't ignore persistent pain. If you have pain that prevents intercourse, lasts throughout intercourse, or doesn't slowly improve over weeks, discuss it with your practitioner.
You and your partner need to communicate about any issues that concern you, and only engage in sex when you both feel ready. You may want to explore other avenues of making love aside from sexual intercourse, such as oral sex or mutual masturbation, until both of you feel comfortable with intercourse.

Answer 3

Only you will know when you are truly ready. I had a 38 hour labor and a nasty episiotomy, but found that I was able to have sex again after 3 weeks. Once in a while, it would hit me at the wrong angle and kinda hurt, but other than that, no biggie. Listen to your body. If you try it, and decide that you arent ready yet, then just wait a week or so and try again. In the mean time, there are other ways that you and your partner can enjoy eachother. Have fun!

Answer 4

Not until your Ob-Gyn clears you. If you resume sexual activity too quickly, you can actually cause all sorts of problems of tearing, infection, and God-knows-what-else because you aren't really healed yet. Generally the rule of thumb is six weeks after birth, assuming all goes well with the (yet another) inspection of your nether regions, but by now that should more or less be routine for you.

My advice: DON'T DO IT until you're given the green light by your Ob-Gyn.

Answer 5

Usually 6 wks is the wait time.. but if you feel comfortable enough to try.. I say go for it. I waited 8 wks.. lol. But I was also scared to get pregnant again!! Have you went in to the Dr recently? Usually they tell you when it is safe. I had a friend you felt up to it after 3wks.. she was fine. Take it easy and good luck!

Answer 6

It is recommended to wait until 6 weeks and after your 6 week checkup.

Answer 7

During your 6 weeks checkup from your OBGYN they will give you all the info you need. I would wait until the you talk to your doctor at your 6 week checkup.

Answer 8

After 6 weeks if you get the Docs OK!!!

Answer 9

since its already 1 month, you can have sex, but i wud recommend that u sud see a doctor before u make any decision about having sex, cuz they can give u the right advice, but my wife , had sex after 3 weeks, .....

Answer 10

Wait until they give you the go ahead at your 6 week postpartum appointment.