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How Long Should One Not Have Sex After Delivering A Baby?

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Posted on Fri, 14 Sep 2012
Question: How long, should intercourse not to do after child delivery?
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Answered by Dr. Monika Choudhary (6 hours later)
Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for the query.

After delivery uterus & pelvic muscles take six weeks to regain its non pregnant state.

Therefore we suggest you to wait for six weeks after delivery to resume sexual activity.

I hope your query has been answered. I will be available for your further queries.

Regards
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How Long Should One Not Have Sex After Delivering A Baby?

Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for the query.

After delivery uterus & pelvic muscles take six weeks to regain its non pregnant state.

Therefore we suggest you to wait for six weeks after delivery to resume sexual activity.

I hope your query has been answered. I will be available for your further queries.

Regards