What are the reasons why you shouldn't have sex after the baby for 6 weeks?

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I had a c section so idk if it is a little different...

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Whether you give birth vaginally or by C-section, your body will need time to heal. Consider waiting to have sex until your health care provider gives you the green light — often four to six weeks after childbirth

During your 6 week post natal check up, your care provider will assess your c-section incision, and how it has healed. If you have had an infection, or pain, you might need ongoing treatment. Your care provider will also check to see whether your post birth bleeding (lochia) has stopped. Many women are surprised when they have lochia after a c-section. This bleeding comes from inside the uterus, at the site where the placenta was attached. Some of the blood tends to be cleared out during the c-section surgery, but you can still expect to bleed for 4-6 weeks after birth. Your uterus also takes about the same time to shrink down to normal size, and unless you had an elective c-section (before labour begins) your cervix will probably have dilated and needs time to close. The cervix should be closed to avoid the risk of infection when sex is resumed. Nothing should be inserted into the vagina for at least a few weeks after a c-section birth. Tips on Sex After A C-Section Not all women are keen to resume having sex, even after their 6 week post partum check up. You might be extremely fatigued, feel worried about pain, or just not interested in having sex. Go with your feelings, and talk to your partner as well; this article might help him to understand the different reasons why you don’t want to have sex yet. If you decide to have sex when your six weeks are up, there are certain things you can do to make it easier for your body. First of all, don’t expect it to be a success straight off! It can help to spend time with your partner just giving and receiving loving attention – such as a massage, which can help to make you feel relaxed.

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There is a giant wound inside your uterus where your placenta was attached. And then on top of that it's already sensitive from having a c section and being cut open. My best friend almost died because she got a uterine infection after she had a baby. And she didn't even have sex. That's how sensitive it can be.

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You still bleed after a csection, yes? It's the same reasons. The area is like an open wound and very prone to infection. But I think after a csection you'd be wanting to wait longer since that incision would probably be pretty sore.

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Infection. Causing injury to your incision site.

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When the placenta detached from you're uterus is caused a raw area (much like peeling a scab) very tender and very easy to get it infected. That's why they say no tampons, boys or toys.

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Because your body is healing from a major event, even if its a c-section  (especially high risk of hemorrhage)
Risks are:
- hemorrhage
- infection
- pregnancy
- extended PP bleeding

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It's no different. They (usually)tell everyone to wait 6 weeks. 
Risk of infection and pregnancy. 
You should definitely wait the 6 weeks.

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Still a risk of hemorrhage and infection. You bleed more with csection. As well so you are healing a bit more down there.

What are the reasons why you shouldn't have sex after the baby for 6 weeks?

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