If you're wondering when you can have sex again after your c-section, we've put together a helpful guide including the risks, recovery and things to be aware of before normal bedroom activity resumes.
Although you might think sex after a c-section might be easier than sex after a vaginal birth due to less trauma to the vaginal area, it's still common for women who have had a c-section to have struggles in the bedroom, especially in the first few months after giving birth.
Remember you should only start having sex again once you've been given the go ahead by your obstetrician or health visitor.From the different types of incisions, how to heal and real-life recovery stories, we've put together everything you need to know about recovering after a c-section. It's common to still feel discomfort around the scar area after the six week mark including feelings of numbness and tingling sensations. These feelings are normal, but if you notice they get worse or you develop a fever you should seek help from your GP.It's normal to feel a little fearful having sex for the first time after your body has been through child birth.
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