How long after cesarean section can I have sex? It is recommended that women who have had a normal delivery should have intercourse after two months, and women who have had a caesarean section should have intercourse after three months. The specific time will depend on the mother\’s physical recovery. Generally, the perineal wound of natural delivery or the abdominal wound of cesarean section will not heal until 4 weeks after delivery. The uterus will not fully return to normal until 6 weeks after delivery. Starting sexual life too early may not only affect wound healing, but may also cause uterine inflammation due to infection. In addition, coupled with the changes in living environment, it will take at least a month or two for new mothers to slowly adjust mentally. 42 days after delivery, it is recommended that new mothers go to the hospital for a review. If the uterus and body recover well, they can generally have sex. If an episiotomy is performed during childbirth, it is safer to wait until 3 months after delivery. In addition, although new mothers\’ wounds and reproductive systems have recovered, their vaginal tissues are still weak and they are afraid of pain, which also makes some new mothers reluctant to have sex. Therefore, postpartum sexual life needs to be moderated after resumption. Under normal circumstances, it is appropriate to have sex 1-2 times a week, and do not be too intense. Don’t take it lightly because you think you won’t get pregnant during breastfeeding. Postpartum contraception is equally important~
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