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Sex after baby how long?

When did you start having sex after baby? I had my baby 3 weeks ago. Vaginal delivery no tears and pretty much stopped bleeding. would it be ok to have sex by now. Anyone have similar stories. if your answer is wait till six week check up please dont answer i understand that im just after opinion on what others have done. Thank you.

Update:

i didn't want people to say that cos i was after opinions whether the opinion was yes i did an it was fine or yes i did and i got an infection thats what i wanted to know.

Update 2:

Thank you kim b you gave me an example of someone who did and had a bad outcome. in saying that though i do plan on using condoms till hubby gets fixed and has been cleared of sperm.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    I was pretty much in the same boat as you - vaginal delivery with no tears. By week 2 I was really ready (mentally) and wanted to be with my husband. Once I stopped bleeding (which was around week 3), we tried it using condoms. I will say that mentally, it was a little scary, but I was fine. We just took it slow and didn't rush it. By the time I got around to my check up, I was a lot more comfortable. The only thing I would say (which I'm sure you already know) is to try to use some sort of protection since you're so fertile after a baby. Good luck, and have fun!

    Source(s): 6 months later and our sex life is completely back to normal (has been for about 3 months)
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    This is something only you can answer because everyone is different. I know people who had sex a week after a vaginal delivery! I waited until my checkup and until I was on birth control! The first few times it was pretty uncomfortable for me.

    It's up to you and what you're body is telling you.

  • 1 decade ago

    I don't have vaginal delivery experience, but my doctor told me four weeks after my C-section. We did it the day before my four weeks was up and I ended up with a horrible uterine infection. Whether or not it was from sex (we used a condom!) or from my C-section, we don't know. The reason they tell you to wait is that your cervix needs to close back up. Having sex before your cervix is closed can introduce bacteria into your uterus and cause infections.

  • Lady
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    They tell you to wait 6-8 weeks... I was the same as you, my bleeding stopped after 2 weeks, i had vaginal delivery and no tears/stitches. I had sex after 2 weeks and had no problems ....

    do it whenever you feel you can!

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  • 1 decade ago

    Wait until you feel comfortable! I waited 4 weeks, I did tear and have stitches but not bad, and after 4 weeks I just felt ready. It was a little nerve racking, but all well and good!

    Source(s): Me!
  • 1 decade ago

    Wait till six week check up! First of all, it may still be sore and feel like you are being rubbed raw. It may hurt a little. Second, i had a friend who didn't listen to the doctor and had sex. At her six week check up, she found out she was pregnant again!!!

  • 1 decade ago

    it really depends on how you feel!!! they say its best to wait about 6 weeks, just so all your girly bits can settle down!!! I personally couldnt walk for about 6 months due to a split pelvis and I took about 9 months, but that was only because physically I was in pain...but as long as you are emotionally ready then go for it, but you can still get pregnant so be sure to use protection!!!

    Source(s): Aussie mummy of Iggy 16 months
  • 1 decade ago

    You can have sex whenever you feel comfortable. Its a personal thing, if your not in any pain then its fine. But if you experience any pain, stop and check it out with your doctor.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    No, it's not okay, you should wait until six weeks. Not because you have a checkup then but because of the risk of infection earlier than that.

    If you are only interested in people telling you you can have sex right now and no other opinions, why did you bother asking the question?

  • 3 days hun x

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