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A member asked:

6wks pp after c-section and scared to have intercourse i have a low pain tolerance and i'm also scared my incision will open. ?

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Share with OB MD: Share your concerns with your OB MD who will or should be doing your Post partum physical exam soon.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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