Patient's question:
How long after can you have sex?Doctor's answer:
Generally, it is recommended not to have sexual intercourse within 40 days after a normal delivery and for 2 months after a cesarean section. Additionally, avoid contact with cold water and washing cold feet, as well as consuming spicy foods. Avoid taking baths and engaging in heavy physical labor. Otherwise, it is easy to develop gynecological inflammation and uterine prolapse. Rest and consume high-quality protein foods.After a normal delivery, it is generally advisable to wait six to eight weeks before resuming sexual activity. A postpartum check-up should be conducted at 42 days, and it can be resumed once recovery is confirmed.