2nd Trimester

6-wks after question...

Ok, so I'm not looking to get flamed - just looking for an honest answer.

Do you still have to wait 6 wks to have sex if you have a c-sec?  I'm not dumb enough to imagine that I'll want to/be able to physically handle it much before that, but does anyone know what the md recommendation is?

TIA

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Re: 6-wks after question...

  • Yes, it's still 6 weeks.  And believe me, when you're recovering from a c-section, you totally will want to wait 6 weeks.
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  • Actually, with a C-Section ist 8 weeks. Its not so much about letting your vag heal as its about letting the incisions heal. Its major surgery.
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  • Yes you do. You have an open wound on your uterus that needs to heal.... Nevermind the layers of sutures from the incision. This risk of infection is great then.

    Sex was the last thing on my mind for the longest time after I delivered DS.

     

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  • I was told vaginal delivery is 6wk and c-sec is 8wk.  I didn't have a c-sec but I'm not sure how much of a mood I would be in recovering from that and taking care of a newborn.
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  • my sister had to wait about 8 weeks, and had a follow up with dr to be sure she was OK
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  • My OB "cleared" me for everything at my PP appointment which happened to be 5 weeks after my c/s. It took a couple/few weeks more before I really felt up to it though.

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