How long after a c section can you have sex
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6 weeks, typically is when you’re cleared. I personally waited longer after all 3.

You should wait until you are cleared.

Safest to wait til you’re cleared

Cleared but that’s usually around your 6 weeks appointment or later. Sometimes you’re not even feeling up for it them so it might be later

I was told 6 weeks as long as your up for it and not uncomfortable

6 weeks because of the internal wound from placenta

6 weeks has always been the recommended timeframe for waiting, generally that is how long women bleed for also.

Also use protection or birth control or both or something because you can definitely get pregnant right away

I see you're in the UK. The NHS do not advise a specific time frame after giving birth. It's a good idea to wait until your external wound is healed at least.

It should be 6 weeks but I had my signed off at 8 weeks and waited for the doctor to confirm I could

I had sex after 2 weeks I felt totally fine and just took my time.

8 weeks. You literally had a surgery so you should wait until you are cleared but still take it easy because you are still healing...it took me close to a year though because I went back to work and my incision opened while I was doing work and we were trying to make it work with a new born infant.

Supposed to be 6-8 weeks like a natural birth. However I did 4 weeks post partum after c section 2 and 3 and the first was 9 days but I was in a different relationship and he’d already wanted sex in the damn hospital at like 4 day post partum
So I have genital herpes (super triggering for me as came from previous relationship) throughout my pregnancy so far I have had atleast 3 outbreaks, despite being on meds everyday to suppress it.
I also have endometriosis, pcos, fibromyalgia, and suffering with severe PGP. This is my first pregnancy.
My OB and I had a chat at 21 weeks about c section vs vaginal birth and he has said the choice is up to me. He provided me with all risks of c section and vaginal birth. I am so torn.
My main concern is if I plan for a vaginal birth, I will likely have to have an emergency c section if I have a herpes outbreak during or around labour/due date. Which feels likely, as i will be stressed. My other concern is if I am able go vaginal birth, with the soreness down there plus a possible outbreak I wont be able to cope with the pain and irritation down there.
With c section obviously big concern is its major surgery whilst being awake, and the recovery time is more. I already am suffering with severe pelvic girdle pain, so will a csection make it worse? Will i be able to comfortable breastfeeding baby or will we need to look at combi feeding or formula?
Had anyone on here been in my position? What did you do? Any advice?
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