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I gave birth aug.28,08 to a baby girl but stillborn and I want to try again as soon as possible. When can I have sex again since I had her natural no epidural,no tear or anything?

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Keda,


First of all, I am so sorry for your loss.   There are simply no words for what you must be going through.


The subject of when to try and conceive again will depend on many factors, including the cause of her stillbirth.  Also, your body needs some time to heal and recover from just undergoing the pregnancy.


Without knowing your history, it's difficult to say when would be the best time to start.  I'd sit down with your care provider, discuss your history and talk about when your body might be ready for another pregnancy.



All the best,
Catherine

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Catherine Beier MS CBE

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I can provide evidence-based information and current research findings concerning childbirth and pregnancy. My specializations include natural childbirth, pregnancy and birth interventions, fetal positioning, labor induction, choosing a care provider, midwives, homebirth, unassisted birth, natural pain relief, medications in pregnancy and birth, informed consent, understanding the risks and benefits of childbirth choices, doulas, waterbirth, childbirth methods, childbirth education classes, cesarean section, and VBAC.

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I have been a childbirth educator, mother, author, public speaker, researcher, and birth advocate for the past 9 years. I am also the author of Giving Birth Naturally, a site dedicated to natural childbirth and pregnancy information. I publish evidence-based articles on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and post-partum care. I'm also a mother of three children, two daughters and one son all born naturally. To learn more about what normal birth looks like, view the natural childbirth video of my son being born at home unassisted.

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My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.

Education/Credentials
I hold a Master's degree in communication disorders with an emphasis in child development. I am also an independent childbirth educator.

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