6 weeks: There isn't a certain specific time but we mostly recommend 6 weeks to give the woman's body time to heal after a vaginal birth. That's the only reason that I am aware of- to avoid introducing bacteria and trauma to a possible open "wound".
Answered 8/3/2014
3.8k views
A doctor has provided 1 answer
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A doctor has provided 1 answer
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A doctor has provided 1 answer
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question