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I had a baby almost 3 weeks ago, is it okay if i use a tampon or will it hurt my body using one this early after having a baby if it's even early ?

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Recent delivery: CONGRATS! Best to keep everything out of the vagina for at least 6 weeks, including tampons. Much safer to use a pad at this point. Enjoy that baby!

Answered 5/9/2014

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