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Sexual Activity after Childbirth
Sexual Activity after Childbirth
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Description
Sexual activity (coitus) may resume when bleeding has subsided.
Bleeding and infection are remote 14-21 days after childbirth.
Usually libido is decreased significantly in the postpartum period.
Early resumption of intercourse may be unpleasant because of incomplete healing of the episiotomy and laceration, and incomplete uterine involution.
The best rule to follow is common sense: Six weeks (same as postpartum work disability time) may be the best time for abstinence.
Because breast-feeding suppresses the production of estrogen, vaginal atrophy and dryness might occur.
Breast-feeding women might need vaginal lubrication with lubricant.
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