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Re: intercourse after c-section

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 29 Apr 2000 14:31:28 -0500 (CDT)


At Sat, 29 Apr 2000, Mandy wrote: >
>I just had my child via c-section 2 1/2 weeks ago. I had stopped
>bleeding, and my husband and I decided to have intercourse. There was
>no pain, but now I am bleeding again. It isn't alot, but I am still
>concerned. Is it possible that any damage may have been done, even
>though I feel fine? What are some warning signs that I should look for?
>Needless to say, my husband and I are going to wait until we do anything
>again, till after my next Dr.'s visit. Thank you for your time, Mandy

Mandy I tell my patients to refrain until I see them in the office for their 6 week postpartal visit. I doubt you did any damage, as it is normal to bleed for up to 8 weeks postpartal (esp. if you are nursing). Good Luck

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified health care provider. They are not intended to be the start of a physician-patient relationship.






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