Patient's question:
Last month, I just gave birth to my child, but my husband couldn't resist the urge to have sex with me because we haven't had sex for a long time. So, we had sex last night when the baby was asleep. However, I'm very worried about the potential harm.What kind of help do I need: How to deal with my husband's urges during postpartum?
Doctor's answer:
After childbirth, sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited when the mother's various organs and tissues have not yet fully recovered. It is only permissible once they have returned to normal. The physiological changes in the mother's body after childbirth are significant, especially in the reproductive organs, which have undergone changes and trauma due to pregnancy and delivery. These organs must be given a period of time to recover. Only after the mother has fully recovered can the couple resume sexual intercourse. Otherwise, it may lead to conditions such as vaginitis, cervicitis, endometritis, and other diseases.