2007-10-01 10:40:07 · 6 answers · asked by rorybellows 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Your body is still healing, inside and out, from the delivery, so pretty much any kind of infection could take hold depending on what you come in contact with those first 6 weeks. UTI's and uterine infections are more common right after delivery, but there are other more serious infections that could develop. I would not risk it. Just trust the doctor's advice.
2007-10-02 04:46:56 · answer #1 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OWWW!!! Do you really need to do it? I was really pleased when my dr told me I had to have an extra few weeks without sex as I had some post-partum problems. The first time after childbirth was terrifying - I was so reluctant to let ANYONE down there, even my husband.
But at the same time, 6 weeks is a bit of an arbitrary timeframe, if you feel good, have stopped bleeding, didn't have stitches etc, then gentle sex (with a condom,even if you are on the Pill) should be OK. Just make sure you stop if there is any discomfort. Also, if you are breastfeeding, lubrication may be an issue, so make sue you have some KY!
2007-10-01 18:24:33 · answer #2 · answered by jess b 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a lot of little tears and abrasions in the vagina and cervix, and the inner lining of the uterus where the placenta was attached is healing as well. All of these locations can possibly become infected by bacteria that is present on ANYTHING that you put in the vagina, including your partner's penis.
Infections can range from mild to life-threatening.
Why risk it? There are other ways to be intimate than by having vaginal penetration. 6 weeks isn't that long to wait if you care about your health and well being.
2007-10-01 18:08:16 · answer #3 · answered by Take A Test! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you arent healed from the inside and it hurts so why would you want to. Just wait, its only 6 weeks!
2007-10-01 17:43:21 · answer #4 · answered by Brianna'sMomma 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe its docs orders not to have sex before your 6 wk checkup so id say all kinds may be possible.If you had and episiotomy you could rip your stitches. you will surely be in pain.
2007-10-01 17:44:39 · answer #5 · answered by prego3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Another bun in the oven. Been there, done that! My first and second child are 11/2 months apart.
2007-10-01 17:47:18 · answer #6 · answered by Dee D 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋