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My wife had a normal vaginal delivery a month a ago. from when is it safe to have intercourse? hw many days one should wait for sex after pregnancy

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Depends: If she is not having any bleeding or pain and is ready, their is no contraindication.

Dr Del Valle agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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