First intercourse position after caesarean section

After a caesarean section, women generally have to wait until their body recovers before they can have sex, which is usually about six weeks after delivery. Everyone's incision recovers differently after a cesarean section. During sex, men should be gentle, avoid the incision, and prevent pulling on it. Also pay attention to whether there is pain, bleeding, etc. during intercourse. If any problems are found, stop immediately and go to the hospital for examination.

How long after caesarean section can I have sex

When you are discharged from the hospital, your doctor will advise you to wait until the 42nd day (6 weeks) postpartum check-up before resuming sexual life. However, some people suggest that you try to resume your sexual life before the 42-day checkup, so that if you encounter any problems, you can consult your doctor during the checkup. Some couples resume their sexual life within one month after delivery, and more people resume their sexual life between one to three months after delivery. However, a small number of people wait until six months or even one year after delivery to resume their sexual life. In fact, there is no specific time standard for how long you should wait before resuming sexual life after childbirth.

How to make postpartum sex life more harmonious

1. If your perineum is very sensitive, using lubricant is very helpful and can also relieve the vaginal dryness that many mothers experience during this period.

2. When you feel sexual interest for the first time, you don’t necessarily have to have sex. Consider just cuddling at first, which may be easier to do, and then gradually move into sexual touching.

3. When you start having sex, choose a position that doesn't put too much pressure on your sensitive parts.

4. If fatigue is your biggest problem, try having sex when your baby is taking a nap during the day, so you won't be too tired to get involved.

5. To restore the elasticity of the vaginal muscles, you can do pelvic floor muscle exercises and participate in some postpartum fitness classes, which will help restore your body shape and increase your self-confidence.

6. Eat a balanced diet, drink plenty of water, and rest whenever you can. Caring for a newborn baby is exhausting. If you want to have the energy to do other things, you have to take good care of yourself.

Precautions for postpartum intercourse

If you have been careful and gentle during sexual intercourse and have prepared for it long enough, but you still feel pain, it is necessary to consult a doctor. Sometimes a laceration or the way an episiotomy is stitched can cause prolonged discomfort and may require further surgery. If your vaginal discharge has an odor, you may have an infection that needs treatment. If you continue to have vaginal bleeding after 4 weeks, or if the amount of bleeding suddenly increases, you should see a doctor.