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A member asked:
I had a vaginal stitch, 2 weeks after giving birth. i felt healed so we had sex. is it bad?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: You are at high risk of infection 2 weeks postpartum. Please see your doctor before having sex again.
Answered 2/16/2014
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