Want to Make Love After Childbirth? Know First When Is The Right Time

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JAKARTA - Giving birth is one of the happy moments that women have been waiting for. When you give birth, it feels like there is a feeling of happiness. Even so, it is undeniable that giving birth also makes women feel tired.

After giving birth, wives usually need a lot of rest apart from focusing on taking care of the children. That way, the husband usually escapes his attention. The thing that is less fulfilled when the wife gives birth is to vent biological desires by having sex with husband and wife.

So when is the right time to return to sex after giving birth?

Whether it's a vaginal delivery or a cesarean section, the body needs time to recover. In general, there is no definite 'sexless' period, although some experts recommend waiting at least four to six weeks after delivery.

In the case of vaginal delivery, four to six weeks allow the cervix to close and the episiotomy wound or tear to heal. Meanwhile, in the case of cesarean section, you should consult with your doctor about when sex is safe after surgery. If in doubt, consult your doctor when you check your baby six weeks after birth.

After everything is clear from the doctor's explanation, it is important to wait until the wife and husband are comfortable. If your wife or husband isn't ready, it may be worth talking to your partner and looking for other ways to re-establish the connection.