sex after birth

[paige20]

Hi im just wondering how long have people waited to have sex after childbirth.

[avman]

Most doctors recommend waiting 6 weeks after childbirth. Though about 3/4 of the couples I know couldn't wait that long

[Closure]

About 16 years for me.

 

Oh, do you mean for the adult?

 

Hehehe

[BellaDonna]

6 weeks does seem to be the standard.

 

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If the birth was via c-section, it may be different.

 

If you have any doubts, you should definitely ask your doctor,

 

BellaDonna

[sizzle2028]

just call it a month

[Spugly Fuglet]

About 16 years for me.

 

Oh, do you mean for the adult?

 

Hehehe

 

Man you made me fall of my seat,

made my day that

[southerngirl]

6 weeks because things are all opened up in there, and it could create a major infection. Although alot of couples dont make it that long. When I had my CSEction the doc told me 8, so that I wouldnt rip anything open... as for did I wait? ha! TMI

[Closure]

Man you made me fall of my seat,

made my day that

 

I laughed myself when I wrote it lol

 

Glad I made someone smile!

[sparkle1]

6 Weeks is the minimum you should wait. Like previously said, it can cause all sorts of infections, as well as being unomfortable.

 

If you do decide to have sex before the 6 weeks,

1) use a condom (even if you are on the contraceptive pill will reduce chances of infection and pregnancy - remember you will catch the quickest after having just given birth)

2) Use plenty of lube (as up there you will not be as 'moist' as you once were)

3) make sure you do your pelvic floor muscle excersises after....

 

Good luck and enjoy

[Day_Walker]

6 weeks is usually the standard but that is just a general rule used by doctors.

[justpaisley]

AFTER your doctor has cleared you after your 6 week checkup.

[Relationship Coach]

6 weeks with or without a c-section are the general guidelines. To be honest with you my wife and I waited about 3 months. She wasn't really in the mood and I certainly understood.

 

RC

[Hope75]

It is safe to have sex once your lochia (the flow that occurs after the birth, much like a period) is no longer red or brownish- but whitish or clear. This is usually about 2-3 weeks after birth. Doctors do recommend waiting 6 weeks, but many couples do not and what we teach them is once the flow is no longer red or dark brown/black, it's safe.

 

Remember that you need to protect yourself against pregnancy, (because yes it can happen THAT quickly after pregnany ), breastfeeding does NOT protect you 100% against pregnany (although it can decrease the chance it still happens) and you will need to use lube because the fluctuating levels of hormones in your body tend to run you "dry"

 

Lastly, if you are breastfeeding and your baby sleeps in your bedroom with you, make sure you feed before sex, because sex tends to make your milk leak and the baby will smell that and wake up and think it's "dinner time"... nothing like that to ruin the mood!