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Question
I had sex almost 1 month after having my baby. I had two stitches after the
delivery. I didnt feel any pain during or after sex. I've also stopped bleeding.
Since I didnt wait the whole 6 weeks to have sex is there anything I should look
out for?
Many women bounce back faster than 6 weeks and are ready to engage in regular physical activities before that time. In fact, a quick recovery from labor and delivery is a sign of health.
You should watch for the normal signs of a potential postpartum problems like renewed heavy bleeding or fever, but I doubt very much that you'll experience any complications.
Be aware that some women ovulate before they are 6 months postpartum, and that you can get pregnant again, so if you do not want babies back-to-back, use birth control.
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Answers by Expert:
Helene Byrne
Expertise
I can answer all questions regarding prenatal and postpartum fitness and exercise. I will not answer any questions that are not related to prenatal and postpartum fitness and exercise. I will not answer questions regarding getting pregnant, or signs or symtoms, only fitness and exercise during and after pregnancy. No due dates, medical problems during pregnancy, signs or symtpoms of pregnancy, pregnancy tests, vaginal problems/smells/discharge, periods or ovulation.
Experience
Pre-and-Postnatal Exercise Specialist
ACE certified Personal Trainer
Author: "Exercise After Pregnancy: How to Look and Feel Your Best" Book
Author: "Bounce Back Fast! Post Natal Core Conditioning" DVD
Founder: BeFit-Mom
Teacher: Post Pregnancy Exercise Workshops
Organizations
IDEA Health and Fitness Association
Publications
numerous regional parenting magazine
Education/Credentials
Dancing Thru Pregnancy, Pre/Post Natal Exercise Specialist Certification 2000
Resist-a-Ball Core Program, 1999
American Council on Exercise, Personal Trainer Certificate, 1999
Peak Performance, San Francisco, CA, Pilates Instructor Training Program, 1992
Health and Fitness Institute, Cal State Hayward, Personal Trainer Certificate, 1990
American College of Sports Medicine, Group Exercise Leader, 1989
Boston Conservatory, BFA/Dance, 1982
Awards and Honors
�Bounce Back Fast! Post Natal Core Conditioning�, 2005. Winner of the Platinum Award from the Family Review Center, 2007.
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