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Q: sex 3 1/2 weeks after delivery

asked by: little_mama_08 on March 4th, 2008

New User

I know this is probably going to sound rediculous, but I need to hear some opinions.

My son will be 4 weeks old tomorrow. I was told no sex for 6 weeks and until after I came back in for my postnatal visit, but I have always had a very healthy sex drive and when it came down to it, I gave in after telling myself that I shouldn't for what seemed like hours. So, about 3 1/2 weeks after delivery I had unprotected sexual intercorse.

I AM breastfeeding and the post-natal bleeding stopped a couple days before (thank god- I was over that!), but I was lucky enough to not need stitches after also.
I am 100% sure he is STD free and there was no pain during intercorse, just some mild discomfort at first.

I just really need to know if there's anything I should possibly be worried about?!

Replies(5)

filbygirl

replied on March 4th, 2008

New User

I am pretty sure that 6 weeks is just a general reccommendation. I think if you physically feel ready before that and it is not painful for you, then it's okay. I think we waited about 4 weeks, but i had stitches so we had to wait for those to heal first. And when i went for my 6 week postnatal visit, everything was fine. I dont think you have anything to be worried about....except that you CAN ovulate while breastfeeding, so you should be using protection. Take care

rosejackson

replied on March 7th, 2008

Supporter

im sure it will be just fine. if you feel ready and arent in pain, then it will be okay. i waited for along time after having william because i was bleeding for such along time

little_mama_08

replied on May 2nd, 2008

New User

how bout if its been 3 months since my son was born and still no period.....?

Mabel

replied on May 2nd, 2008

Moderator

Are you ready to have another child? Have you tested for pregnancy?

Anonymous

replied on December 22nd, 2008

im scared i did the same but i get pains all the time i feel like i have air in there

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