When can a woman engage in sexual relations after giving birth?
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- The ideal recommended time is 6 weeks after normal vaginal delivery, although some could earlier without a problem, like after 4 weeks.
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Can a woman with vaginism get pregnant and have a normal delivery ?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- depends on the degree of vaginismus,pregnancy can be done through insimination , as for delivery epidural anesthesia is essential..
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This is my 2nd pregnancy and i was wondering can i tell my doctor to perform an extra stitch ..even if i want more babys but not right away ?like after 2 years i might think of a thrid baby
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- your doctor will make the necessary repair -if there is tear or lacerations- in the vagina or vulva ,yes he/she can do ''extra stitch"
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Can you please explain to me more about this: Post partum vaginal hematoma I delivered my baby last week and my doctor told me I have this Case
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- vaginal hematoma can happen post deliveries, it depends on each case, your doctor is the one to assess your case as it needs physical exam..
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I'm pregnant and I am still virgin how can I deliver my baby?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- you can do it by c-section
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I'm 36 weeks pregnant, the diameter of my baby's head is reaching 10 cm and his weight is 3.3 kg. My pelvis is not narrow at all. I want a natural delivery, but I'm being pushed for c-section. Why?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The most common indications for primary cesarean delivery include, in order of frequency:
- labor dystocia (Dystocia refers to prolonged or slowly progressing labor. It is common in nulliparous women,... Read More
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I gave birth a year ago vaginally and till now my vagina havent recorved and when i look down there i can still see the opening could it be that my doctor didnt stitch me correctly .what to do ?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- some women will have vaginal laceration during labor, that needs plastic repair ( perineorrhaphy ), you need to be checked by a doctor for that...
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Took epidural for vaginal delivery, now my back is hurting a lot (4 months since delivery) especially in the area I got the shot. I sometimes cannot stand the pain, is that normal? Will it get better?
2 Answers
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- it is not normal to have back pain for all this time. Physiotherapy will improve your back condition.
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