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Terriann89
Sep 17, 2012, 02:24 PM
How long after giving birth can I start wearing tampons?
tickle
Sep 17, 2012, 02:52 PM
As soon as you feel safe wearing them.
J_9
Sep 17, 2012, 03:40 PM
Do not wear tampons for at least 6 weeks postpartum. It takes that long for your cervix to close completely.
Also, no sex for at least 6 weeks as well.
J_9
Sep 17, 2012, 03:53 PM
As soon as you feel safe wearing them.
That is very dangerous advice Tickle and could cause very serious infection.
tickle
Sep 17, 2012, 05:15 PM
That is very dangerous advice Tickle and could cause very serious infection.
Yes, I realize that now, thanks! I for one never did wear tampons.
J_9
Sep 17, 2012, 05:17 PM
Yes, I realize that now, thanks! I for one never did wear tampons.
I don't wear them either, too risky.
This is, though, part of the discharge instructions I give to patients when it's time for them to go home.
1) No tampons for a minimum of 6 weeks; and
2) No sex for a minimum of 6 weeks.
There are more DC instructions, but this is what pertains to this OP's question.