How long after giving birth can I have sex?

Caesarean section is a common method of pregnancy nowadays. For some women who have difficulty giving birth, caesarean section is the most effective and safest method of delivery. Caesarean section has a certain impact on women's bodies, so after a caesarean section, women also need to adjust their bodies in time, and especially pay attention to not rushing into having sex. So, how long after a caesarean section can you have sex?

1. How long after a caesarean section can you have sex?

After a caesarean section, the mother will start to discharge lochia after the fetus is delivered. The time of lochia discharge varies from person to person, generally around 3 weeks. Before the lochia is clean, couples must not have sexual intercourse, otherwise it will have adverse consequences on the recovery of the mother's uterus, and even cause postpartum infection, which will have a very adverse effect on the mother's body. Generally speaking, couples can start having sexual intercourse 42 days after delivery. It is best for women who have had a caesarean section to resume their sexual life 2 months later. And at the beginning, the intensity of sexual life should not be too high. Everything should be based on ensuring the health of the mother. If the mother feels uncomfortable, it should be stopped.

If the mother is breastfeeding, the uterus has healed well and there is no more vaginal bleeding, and the doctor has checked that the wound is healing well, she can resume sexual life. However, strict contraceptive measures must be taken to avoid pregnancy. You can use condoms or postpartum IUD to avoid pregnancy. Generally speaking, a better contraceptive method is male condoms.

2. Precautions after cesarean section

1. It is not advisable to lie flat: After the operation, the effect of the anesthetic disappears and the mother feels pain in the wound. The supine position is most sensitive to the pain of uterine contraction, so she should lie on her side with the body at an angle of 20-30 degrees to the bed, and put a quilt or blanket behind her to reduce the vibration and pulling pain of the incision when the body moves.

2. It is not advisable to lie still: After consciousness is restored after the operation, you should engage in limb activities. After 24 hours, you should practice turning over, sitting up, and getting out of bed and moving slowly. This can enhance gastrointestinal motility, expel gas as soon as possible, and prevent intestinal adhesion and thrombosis that may cause embolism in other parts of the body.

3. Do not eat too much: eating too much after cesarean section will cause abdominal distension and increased abdominal pressure, which will hinder recovery. Therefore, you should fast within 6 hours after surgery, and then gradually increase your food intake.

4. Timely bowel movements: After a caesarean section, due to the pain, the mother is afraid to exert force on the abdomen, and urination and defecation cannot be excreted in time, which can easily cause urinary retention and constipation. Therefore, the mother should urinate and defecate in time according to her usual habits after the operation.

5. Prevent colds: Colds and coughs can affect wound healing, and severe coughs can even cause wound tears. Pregnant women who have caught a cold should take medication promptly.

6. Make sure the abdominal incision and perineum are clean. Do not scratch when it itches, and do not scrub with unclean items.

3. Care after cesarean section

1. Receive intravenous drip within three days after surgery to replenish water and correct dehydration. You can start eating only after the gas is discharged after the operation. You can eat some liquid food such as stewed eggs, egg drop soup, lotus root powder, etc. six hours after the operation. You can eat semi-liquid food such as porridge and crucian carp soup on the second day after the operation.

2. Early mobilization is an important measure to prevent intestinal adhesion, thrombosis and sudden death. After the anesthesia wears off, the muscles of the upper and lower limbs can be contracted and relaxed.

3. During caesarean section, uterine bleeding is heavy and you should pay attention to the amount of vaginal bleeding. If you find that it exceeds the menstrual amount, notify the doctor in time.

4. When coughing, feeling nauseous or vomiting, you should press on both sides of the wound to prevent the stitches from breaking.

5. Generally, the indwelling urinary catheter can be removed after the fluid replacement is completed on the second day after the operation, and urination should be timely 3 to 4 hours after removal. If you cannot urinate in bed, you should get up and go to the toilet. If you still cannot urinate, you should tell your doctor until you can urinate freely.