You are the only one who will know exactly when you are ready for sex again after cesarean because it is different for every woman. This easy guide will assist you in coming to that choice for yourself.
A period of at least four to eight weeks is the normal medical recommendation for the minimum wait before sex after a c-section.. There are numerous good reasons for this. Of course this doesn’t mean that you will want to become sexual again because this much time has passed, only you will know when you are ready.
The reason the advice to wait 4-8 weeks before resuming sexual activity is to allow your body to heal and recover. The major purpose for waiting this long is that you will continue to bleed for up to eight weeks. Despite the fact that the child didn’t emerge through the birth canal and vagina, the placenta causes a wound when it detaches from the uterus which continues to bleed until fully healed.
Having sex prior to this uterine healing is done,has the potential to cause infection. Which is also the reason why not to use tampons at this time either. Infection and postpartum hemorrhage is a genuine concern after c-section and the blood loss stopping completely is the very least you should wait to resume sexual activity.
Not only is the uterus healing from the detachment of the placenta, it is in addition slowly shrinkingback to it’s pre pregnancy size. It takes about six weeks for this process to complete.
In addition after a cesarean you additionally have a substantial cut in your stomach that is healing. The wound takes around 4 weeks to heal on the exterior. Beneath the surface the surgeon cut through six layer and complete recovery is the most important thing to prevent future complications. There are many things, such as a c-section band , and specific massage techniques that will help a lot.
Needless to say there is plenty more involved than the internal physical c-section recovery . For many women who have just given birth just don’t feel like having sex and these high hormone levels don’t immediately go down after child birth, particularly when you are breastfeeding. This cocktail of hormones can often seriously diminish sexual desire. Some say it is nature’s way of making sure you don’t get pregnant again straight away. With the additional loss of regular sleep and …. well you no doubt know!
So each couple need to find their particular process around this specific subject as determined by the needs and wishes of the mother. Sooner or later you will resume sexual activity, but keep in mind that even if you are breastfeeding or your cycle appears to have not come back yet – it is possible to become pregnant without precaution’s!
After a cesarean there are some specific considerations when you do start having sex again. You need to take it easy while making love, particularly if your cesarean scar remains sensitive. Choose positions that won’t be painful or uncomfortable, so regular position is out. Another top tip is to relax as much as possible when having an orgasm, especially your stomach and groin. This is to prevent any internal tearing, particularly in the beginning.
To conclude, it’s fine to keep in mind that there is much more to sex than the physical act and it’s intimacy that puts the love in lovemaking. So returning to sex c-after a section , will at the outset be more about understanding and tenderness than unbridled passion.