Sex After C-Section
Just when can you have sex after c-section? Resuming sexual activity after your c-section is different for everyone, there's no one answer that fits all. Some women are anxious to begin having sex after their c-section, others wish they could put it off for as long as they can. Exactly when you can have sex after your C-Section is different for every woman, however my best advice is to listen to your body and also to your doctor. Most doctors and specialists will say you should wait at least 4-6 weeks after having a cesarean section to have sex again.
The reason for this is that your doctor wants you to wait until your body returns to its normal, healed state which typically takes at least 4 weeks. They also prefer that you wait until the bleeding stops. If you're not ready to go back to having sex, then wait. If you feel you want to engage in having sex sooner here's some advice on how to have safe sex after your c-section.
How do you know what's right for you? The biggest concern with having sex after C-Section is infection and postpartum hemorrhage. That's because when you give birth, the placenta detaches from the uterus, this leaves a wound which is one of the reasons you bleed after childbirth. Therefore having sex or using tampons prior to proper healing could introduce an infection. Do you absolutely have to wait 8 weeks? Many women don't, however it's highly recommended that you do. If you want to ensure less risk of infection, then wait at least until your lochia bleeding stops or however long your doctor recommends you wait. Intercourse pain after c-section Having sex after your C-section may feel a little like being new at it, in fact many women will find sex painful. The reason sex may be a little painful is because your muscles and ligaments were pulled and stretched during your C-Section procedure in order to pull the baby out. It's because of this stretching and pulling that you will continue to feel sore in your lower vaginal area and having sex may still be a little painful because the area is weak and healing. Also, if you haven't had sex for several weeks, things can sometimes stiffen, so to speak. This is normal so take it slow. No fast and furious moves. Unfortunately you could experience pain when having sex, even as long as 12 weeks or more after having a c-section. Don't distress over this, it will get better. The best thing to do is listen to your body, do what feels comfortable for you and don't rush things. For Lots More Help, Tips and Personal Advice with making critical decisions regarding your C-Section, Planing, avoiding pain/risks and Recovering quickly including getting your life & your shape back, please see the Worry free C-Section at www.worry-free-c-section.com. Please share "C-Section Scars"
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