The general rule is to wait at least 4-6 weeks after giving birth before resuming sexual activity. This gives the mother time to heal and allows the uterus and cervix to return to its non-pregnant state. Waiting also helps prevent post-partum infection and allows the mother’s hormones to return to normal.
The risk of pregnancy depends on how soon ovulation and regular periods return. Breastfeeding women may take several months to have ovulatory cycles, while bottle-feeding women may ovulate soon after hormones return to normal. Therefore, it is possible for a woman to become pregnant within the 6-8 weeks after delivery. If it is too soon for your wife to begin birth control, condoms are an option.
3. February 2012
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