Sex after baby?

[MiaD13]

Hi there

Just a quick question

I was very lucky to be blessed with my baby boy just over two weeks ago and had a completely normal delivery and didn't tear or need stitches etc.

My bleeding has stopped for three days now.

I was just wondering if it's a must that I stick to the six weeks before having sex ? My hormones are raging embarrassingly and I'm very eager.?

I know to be safe of course - any advice?

Hehe! I was exactly the same. We waited 3 weeks but I had a c section. I think as long as you feel ready and fit enough then go for it!

Mumtonoah

Thanks ❤️

Ps. My son is also Noah ! X

So long as it feels good and you are properly lubricated, I say go for it. Obviously, if you feel any kind of discomfort, you should stop immediately.

Some doctors advise dtd before your 6 week check so go get jiggy 😂

As you said, remember to use some sort of protection! (Unless you want another straight away...) I know so many people who have gone to their 6 week check already pregnant because they didn't realise it could happen that early.

I said this on a thread recently. There was a lady on my post natal ward who DTD when her baby was about 3 hrs old!

on the ward

Personally I wouldn't - remember there will still be healing internally from where your placenta detached from your womb- that's why they advise 6 weeks.

Thanks everyone for your advice !

I definitely don't need another LO ATM so the condoms will be coming out !

I'll maybe try some lighter stuff before full blown intercourse but I appreciate all the support !

**Bikeskyrun I couldn't think of anything worse!

12 days post section here. Would have been much earlier but I felt I needed to get the ok from a midwife first. Even though it was a section, it still weirdly really hurt though (and bit my tummy!), so don't be surprised if it's a bit sore still.

Obvs take advice from the midwife about your individual circumstances but we did it 2 weeks after, both times, vaginal birth, midwife just said when you feel ready.

I did it (gently) even earlier than that and it was ok. Like you i was hormonal and very eager

I've had advice to dtd befor 6 week check so you can discuss any problems with them in the appt

Seething with jealousy here. Just dtd here with, finally, no pain. DS is 5.9 YEARS old

Hi everyone

Me and DP did it with no pain the other night - feeling very relieved !!!!!!!

Thank you all for your support and advice I feel great 💕