How long after childbirth was it before you had sex?

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How long/soon after childbirth did you have sex?

Between 2-3 weeks with all 4 of my pregnancy's , I heal really quickly and it was always my choice. Everyone is different , you will know when you're ready.

Not until around 8 weeks after I had my coil fitted- just wasn’t on my radar until at least 6 weeks.

About 3 ish months I think. It was very painful with the scarring so it was another month or so before we tried again.

2-3 weeks agree with previous poster who said the same. I was a bit wary at first but it was my choice and I was keen to get back to it.

Four months.

6 weeks but it was painful until 4 months, episiotomy and forceps delivery.

2 weeks when I stopped bleeding. Was thankfully okay. Not painful.

about 3 weeks after I stopped bleeding. It was abit tender so had to go slow the first few times but was back to normal after another week or so

Hi

I was 5 weeks my baby is 6 weeks tomorrow. I had a second degree tear and stitches so was worried about pain. But it was absolutely fine and partner said it felt no different for him so win win!

Months after my first. 6 weeks after second.

6 months, had bad tears, an episiotomy and a prolapse. Took a while to a) feel comfortable and out of pain, b) have any kind of sex drive at all and c) to feel comfortable in my pp body. My husband is very supportive and never even mentioned sex until I did, so there was no pressure. I think the lack of sleep and hormones really affected my libido in all honesty - the rest was down to physical healing and feeling 'ready' in my mind. Everyone is different, but there's no rush x

10 months and he was lucky to get that

6 weeks - normal delivery a low grade tear

At least 6 months

I was bleeding for almost 3 months for both pregnancies so after that. Also episiotomy doesn't feel super comfortable

At least 6 months both times. Second time round it wasn’t completely pain free until about 8 months post partum.

4 weeks, I had an episiotomy (after the baby, not the sex 🤣) and it was fine. I was a bit nervous but I enjoyed it. Do what feels right for you and don't feel pressured if you don't want to do it.

About 2 weeks after a CS both times

6 weeks with first, little longer with the second (had infection as had a small bit of retained placenta) and honestly can't tell you with number 3 as I don't remember, was very ill in pregnancy and afterwards and had 3 children under 4!

Second night home from the hospital! EMCS though.

6-8 weeks all three times. I didn't have any problems with healing but I did not feel in the mood at all when I had an infant attached to me for most of the day.

Eight weeks.

18 months! I had an instrumental delivery and then a hernia operation to get over. Conceived our second baby on that special occasion!

About 8 months or so

9 weeks after a third degree tear. Big mistake. Hurt like hell so didn't try again until 6 months, which felt a bit better. Wasn't back to 'normal' until a year post birth, but no problems at all since then. Do whatever feels right for your body and don't feel bad for making him wait until you're ready, that's all I can say 🙂