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Sex After Delivery

Sex should be avoided for about six weeks after delivery, either through cesarean or vaginal. Pregnancy causes many changes in the body. After delivery, the uterus shrinks, the muscles regain its strength, and the pre-pregnancy hormone levels return to normal. Having sex too earlier after delivery can result in postpartum hemorrhage and uterine infections.

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I had cesarean delivery two months back. When to resume my sex life?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a cesarean delivery just two months back. From when can I resume my sex life with my husband? Could you please advice on that?  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We usually advise our patients to be active immediately. You can have sex from six weeks onwards, but avoid a pregnancy till 2 years. After the cesarean delivery, your superficial wounds and deep wounds heal fast. But, the healing of uterine wound will take some time. Yo...  Read Full »

After how many years of C-section can I plan my next pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I delivered my first child two months ago, with C-section. I got my first period after delivery, yesterday. My child is only on breastfeeding. I want to know when can I start exercising, light as well as proper gym in order to get back to shape. I want to know till when do we need to ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As it has been more than 9 weeks post delivery already, you can start your light abdominal toning exercises if your pain has completely subsided. Generally, we tell the mother to avoid exercising for 6 weeks till strength is achieved over the c-section scar. Do not l...  Read Full »

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