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When did you have s3x after birth?

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sx1234 · 31/08/2023 00:26

Not sure if this is the correct topic to post this under? But curious to know, how long did you wait after birth before having sex? I had a C-section 2 weeks ago and I’ve made a pretty fast recovery, I feel amazing! I feel completely back to myself apart from still having vaginal bleeding. Does the 6 week wait still apply to those who’ve had a section? Ive seen people saying there is a dinner sized plate wound inside us and it’s extremely dangerous to have sex after a section. Obviously if this is the case I wouldn’t do anything to risk infection. However, would a condom protect anything? Before anything, I’ll wait until the bleeding 100% stops but if that’s within the next few weeks then is it safe to do it? I’m rambling now but all I’m asking is, do I wait the full 6 weeks or is it okay to do it once the bleeding stops? My sex drive seems to be sky high since having my LO but of course I’m holding out until it’s safe to do so ahhh

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MadCattery · 31/08/2023 00:29

three pregnancies, never made it to six weeks. But, did not have a C-section.

PMAmostofthetime · 31/08/2023 00:31

The 6 week wait applies to c-section as it can cause infection an abscesses on the wound area- wait it out it’s really not worth it

yogasaurus · 31/08/2023 01:37

6 weeks / 3 weeks

Both times absolutely fine

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