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Re: postpartum intercourseFrom: AGrunebaum@aol.comTue Jun 24 15:54:10 1997
In a message dated 97-06-24 15:34:42 EDT, you write: << i have always thought that the 6 week interdiction came from the assumption that postpartum bleeding lasts for an average of six weeks, and the presence of bleeding suggests an open cervix which may be associated with a susceptibility for endometritis were intercourse to occur. hence the similar advice to use condoms and/or wait until bleeding stops. a lot of assumptions there. david hunter, md, tacoma, wa >> Reply Why would anyone believe that intercourse introduces any pathogens and thus induces infections in a monogamous relationship? Any scientific evidence for that? And if you are concerned, you can use a condom. This thing about the 6 weeks nono for intercourse probably comes from a rather non-scientific, maybe even societal background. It has nevver been shown, to the best of my knowledge, that intercourse even on the day of birth increases the risk fo anything. Other than that it's probably a little uncomfortable. But if both partner like it, why not. And what about her having an orgasm, is that also forbidden for 6 weeks postpartum?
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