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  • Sep 17, 2012, 02:24 PM
    Terriann89
    Tampons
    How long after giving birth can I start wearing tampons?
  • Sep 17, 2012, 02:52 PM
    tickle
    As soon as you feel safe wearing them.
  • Sep 17, 2012, 03:40 PM
    J_9
    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.
  • Sep 17, 2012, 03:53 PM
    J_9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by tickle View Post
    As soon as you feel safe wearing them.
    That is very dangerous advice Tickle and could cause very serious infection.
  • Sep 17, 2012, 05:15 PM
    tickle
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by J_9 View Post
    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.
  • Sep 17, 2012, 05:17 PM
    J_9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by tickle View Post
    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.

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