PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for January, 2002: Re: Tampon Use

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Re: Tampon Use

From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 12 Jan 2002 08:29:54 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 12 Jan 2002, Valerie wrote: >
>I am 3 weeks post-partum with twins. I know I shouldn't be using
>tampons now but I can NOT stand these pads any longer. Well anyways my
>? is, I didn't have an episiotomy or tear or anything. It did not hurt
>inserting the tampon but while it was in place (I assume when it
>expanded) it hurt really bad. OF course I removed it and haven't tried
>again. Why is this? With my other pregnancies I was using tampons after
>a week. Is there something wrong?Thanks

You shouldnt use tampons for the same reason you shouldnt have sex: your body needs time to heal. Please do yourself a favor and continue using the pads until your doctor has cleared you at your 6 week post partum check up. Hope this helps.

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