We both are wanting to have sex and I just had a c-section 2 weeks ago today?

Question

I had a c-section 2 weeks ago today and me and my husband are wanting to have sex, does anyone have any real reasons other then the doctor said not to till 6-8 weeks? I am really confused and need help with this, what are the possible complactions that could happen? All help is app. and all oppinion welcome. Thanks to all for all--Heather

Answer 1

It is not advisable to have intercourse just 2 weeks after any kind of delivery. For one, your incision is not healed on the inside, and where the placenta was attached inside your uterus is like a sore, and needs at least 4-5 weeks to heal. Also, you are most fertile in the few weeks after having a baby.

Answer 2

I'm sorry, but this is as ignorant as my aunt picking up something heavy after the doctor told her not to after a surgery she had (for at least 6 weeks).

Do you think doctors tell you this crap to hear themselves speak? Common sense would tell you that you just had a c-section, and you're not healed up yet. Wait the 6 weeks like your doctor told you. There are plenty of other things you can do to satisfy yourself and your husband without having sex.

6-8 weeks is not a lifetime.

Answer 3

Doctors tell you 6-8 weeks for a reason.... they are MEDICALLY TRAINED to know that infections and/or serious illnesses can occur if you try to have sex too soon after pregnancy OR a c-section... don't try to second guess your DOCTOR--he has the degree, NOT YOU!!!! so just hold on you little horn dogs ----it's only 4-6 more weeks...it's not like it's a death sentence... but having sex too soon VERY WELL COULD BE!!!!!

Answer 4

Heather--
First of you are still healing, no matter if that scar on your skin is healed you need to think about the one inside your body that is still healing. You are also VERY susceptible to getting preg. again right after having a child. Every one should wait the 6 weeks to make sure all is fine down there. You never know what injury can occur--since you did have MAJOR ABDOMINAL SURGERY. You have plenty of time to have intercourse, there are other things you can do without having intercourse. Your health is first and foremost after having a child to be around for your family and not subjecting yourself to any complications. You need to make sure your uterus is healing correctly and also going back to its smaller size.

Answer 5

Lets see.. you had major abdominal surgery? That doesn't give you a clue? Sorry hon, but you just have to be kidding. You just had a $15,000 surgery. Give it some respect. How can you be confused? Doctor TOLD YOU to wait 6-8 weeks. That's fairly clear. It is longer after you have abdominal surgery than if you had a normal vaginal birth for a reason. Internal bleeding is the main complication you could have.

Answer 6

How can you be confused over your doctor, who knows this topic inside and out..literally, saying to you 'wait 6-8 weeks before having sex'. She/he's not saying this to be cruel, there is an obvious medical reason; that being 1) you've just had major abdominal surgery.

Find other ways to be intimate - don't rush this part of your healing -- jeepers, you've got the rest of your lives together, another 4 weeks won't kill you.

Answer 7

Wow, people on here are harsh! I know exactly how you feel. I had a c-section with my second, and was sexually ready to go pretty quickly! BUT, 2 weeks is too early. I could tell physically that I was not healed enough to do that after two weeks. I feel that the doctors overshoot it by saying 6-8 weeks. I have heard that 4 is long enough, and it was for me. ;-) You definitely have to relieve your drive somehow before that time though...and I am sure your husband would be willing to be creative if you are.

Answer 8

The biggest thing to worry about is your incision. If you feel something coming out of it, or smelling funny, that is a big problem. Otherwise, I had a little bit of blood the first time I had sex after my c-sections. Your vagina is a muscle and it got tight after lack of use, then it got stretched and that can cause bleeding. If you're really worried about it, call your doctor.

Answer 9

I have had 2 c-sections, and after both of them, my husband and I were having sex after 2 weeks. I never had any complications after, and recovery was pretty quick. I say that if you're feeling well enough to do it, why not? I think that a lot of the reason that doctors say 6-8 weeks is so that if something does happen, they can say that they cautioned against it. I'm not sure what could happen during sex after surgery, but I have actually had 4 major surgeries and have never had a problem. I also have never ever heard of anyone having something happen from having sex too early after a c-section.

So, like I said, I wouldn't worry about it. It is healthy for you to have that time with your husband. You NEED it after having a baby.

Answer 10

C-sections are major surgery. You had a long incision made into your skin, muscles and uterus, and it takes time for them to heal properly. Intercourse is going to aggrevate the wounds. My friend had sex earlier than her doctor had advised, and ended up with so much scar tissue built up in her uterus that she needed two surgeries to correct it. I think 4 to 6 weeks now is better than having two surgeries later that will lead to at least 6 more weeks of abstinance each . Good luck! :)