How long after birth.

**Blueberry Crumble** · 29-05-2009 21:21

is it recommended you should wait before having sex???

**Janesmum123** · 29-05-2009 21:25

I heard it was 6-8 weeks.
I think I waited about 8 weeks from memory.
But it depends on what you feel comfortable.
If it's hurting then wait another couple of weeks.

**2girls&1angelboy** · 29-05-2009 21:29

around 6-8 weeks they say its best after ur 6 weeks check at the doctor, after post birth bleeding stitches etc but when u feel comfortable. wait as long as you need to.

**Herchy** · 29-05-2009 21:30

I'm nearly tempted to try now at 2 weeks PP.
Def whenever you feel ready. I don't really think there's a time limit, although I have heard people say that their doctors recommend at least trying once before the 6 week check up.

**LeeJ** · 29-05-2009 21:43

we did 3 weeks pp, i felt more than up to it

and it was fine, BUT, it really is personal!

**2made3** · 29-05-2009 21:54

Whenever you and your DH are ready for it basically!! After DS1 we took about 3 months coz I had stitches. But after DS2 it was about 3 weeks

**DreamBelieveAchieve** · 29-05-2009 22:11

i have always been told that with both parties feel up to it. with DS1 we did it 2 weeks PP and DS2 i think was about 3 weeks..

**BabelFish** · 29-05-2009 22:25

Took me six months (poor DP!). I was so mangled down there that I had awful pain every time we tried. It sorted itself out though and everything's fine now. Of course, then I had to go and get pregnant almost straight away didn't I.

But I agree with everyone else - whenever you feel ready. I'd wait probably two weeks for sure, but after that I'd say it's up to you. You know your body best.