Sex after baby

ask your doctor...

" just my Opinion"

definately call the nurse in your doctor's office for a quick answer. and i applaud the fact that you're even thinking about sex two weeks after having a new baby!

Susie is a discussion leader in the east valley for arizonamoms.com. She has two sons, ages 6 and 2.

I was so concerned about getting pregnant again, there was no way I was letting my husband near me until I got back on birth control, so that was the first thing I did after my 6 week check-up. I soon found out afterwards that with my episectomy, I was hurting too bad for almost 10 months afterwards. Although, I have read in a Parenting magazine about couples having sex after a few weeks, the main concern is getting pregnant again, or if you are having pain.
If there is no pain, then go for it.

One Happy Mom in Arizona.

Ask your Doctor. My Doctor wanted us to wait 6 weeks...

KarilouMomof2 is a discussion leader for arizonamoms.com living in Tempe. Her daughters are 9 and 6.

I'm sure your doctor will tell you six weeks because you are still sensitve, you might tear, etc. My husband and I did not wait that long, I think it was about 2 weeks and I was fine. I have to say I was still sore and we had to be careful.

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Wow, that is great. I could not even move at your stage after I had my daughter. My body was still recovering.

I think it all depends on your health and what kind of stiches you have, etc. I know the MD's say six weeks - of course you can still have physical relations without breaking the rules - that would be my suggestion.

Talk to your doctor but I can say we had oral not too long after, until I was ready for more. There are other things to do.

sara

I was in the same position with my first. I know how you feel. I think I waited three weeks. It all depends on how you feel, I think. If you had a c-section or any type of incision elsewhere, I would say an absolute no. If you didn't and don't feel really sore, you should be fine. But, use protection. The cervix takes a while to close, and I certainly wouldn't risk it. They don't give you birth control until your six week visit, so be careful. I am saying this because I got pregnant three months after giving birth; I was told that nursing protected against pregnancy. That's a bunch of non-sense, obviously.