Question 1

is it safe to masterbate after a vaginal birth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your comfort is likely the only guide you will need, but talk to your doctor or midwife about how long you should wait to put anything inside the vagina, based on the specifics of your delivery. Masturbation that doesn't involve putting anything (like fingers or sex toys) inside the vagina is generally safe; if you have stitches or are tender, stop when you have pain.

Question 2

what is a better option, vaginal birth orna csection? does the vagina go back to normal after birth? what are the changes that happen?

Accepted Answer

It depends: In an uncomplicated pregnancy (healthy mother with normal anatomy and well developed stable fetus), vaginal delivery is ideal (this is how nature intended it to be!!).  C-sections are necessary in some cases to preserve the health of both mother and baby, but this is still a significant surgery which should not be taken lightly.

Question 3

hi , i gave vaginal birth about 2 months ago and i have what feels like a small lump or ball inside my vagina , is it something i should be worried about, will it go away, is it part of the healing process or should i go and see a gynecologist ?

Accepted Answer

See a gynecologist : This could be an inclusion cyst or from a vaginal repair that should be looked at

Question 4

is a vaginal birth safe after fissurectomy and sphincterotomy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is absolutely safe. Vaginal delivery should not be affect by either conditions.

Question 5

is it safe to have a vaginal birth after already having had two cesarean sections?

Accepted Answer

YES : safe in special centers with expertise in this field

Question 6

is a vaginal birth after 2 cesareans considered safe? my first child was a vaginal delivery, and my last 2 were c-sections.

Accepted Answer

No: We would not offer a vbac after 2 cesareans.  The risk of complications is too high.

Question 7

is it common now for doctors to prescribe pain meds after vaginal birth? is it safe to take?

Accepted Answer

Depends on what: It is normal to use mild pain relievers such as Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Motrin following child birth.  In some cases narcotics might be prescribed.  Please talk to your provider on impacts these drugs might have on breast feeding as some drugs can be excreted in breast milk (which is why I tend to lean towards non-narcotic options).

Question 8

what birth method is safer for a women with a benign heart arriyhmia. c section or vaginal birth?

Accepted Answer

Withe: If the arrhythmia is benign either method should be safe.. Non surgical deliveries have less complications generally.

Question 9

had a baby at 22 weeks..... she was 1 lbs via vaginal birth.no pain or tearing at all jus cramping at the time. it's been 1 week and 3 days now i have minimal bleeding i really want to have sex but i knw its not safe yet .....what about clitoral stimulati

Accepted Answer

Good to feel good: 22 week deliveries are stressful, not because of the actual process (small baby, easier birth) but because of the concern about your baby. If your baby survived, there's the stress of keeping a very young baby alive. And statistically 10% or less do survive, so you could have the stress of loss. Gentle cuddling including erogenous stimulation may be really helpful in coming through a difficult tim

Question 10

how many weeks do i have to wait after a vaginal birth to take a bath not shower if i have stitches !

Accepted Answer

6 weeks: Is the standard recommendation so the cervix has time to close. It is not wise to have your feet and cervix in the same water at the same time (always thought that made sense) for 6 weeks.

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What is a better option, vaginal birth orna csection? does the vagina go back to normal after birth? what are the changes that happen?

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Hi , i gave vaginal birth about 2 months ago and i have what feels like a small lump or ball inside my vagina , is it something i should be worried about, will it go away, is it part of the healing process or should i go and see a gynecologist ?

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Is a vaginal birth safe after fissurectomy and sphincterotomy?

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Is it safe to have a vaginal birth after already having had two cesarean sections?

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Is a vaginal birth after 2 cesareans considered safe? my first child was a vaginal delivery, and my last 2 were c-sections.

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Is it common now for doctors to prescribe pain meds after vaginal birth? is it safe to take?

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What birth method is safer for a women with a benign heart arriyhmia. c section or vaginal birth?

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Had a baby at 22 weeks..... she was 1 lbs via vaginal birth.no pain or tearing at all jus cramping at the time. it's been 1 week and 3 days now i have minimal bleeding i really want to have sex but i knw its not safe yet .....what about clitoral stimulati

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How many weeks do i have to wait after a vaginal birth to take a bath not shower if i have stitches !

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