Resuming Intercourse After Delivery

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Medical Care:
When to resume sexual intercourse after delivery

Question: MP (Philippines) Aug. 2, 2009

Kelan po pwedeng makipag sexual intercourse ang isang babaeng kakapanganak lang.(Normal delivery)

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Answer:

Hi MP,

Kung ang babae ay nanganak ng normal delivery, usually mayroon siyang hiwa sa perineum. Ang hiwang ito ay tinatawag na episiotomy. This will still be very painful for about two weeks. So not earlier than two weeks after delivery.

Thank you for your question,
Ramon I. Diaz M.D
Medical Coordinator
OFWParaSaPamilya