The recommendation for resuming sexual activity post-birth is 6 weeks for both vaginal births and C-sections, pending doctor's clearance.

“The thought process is that by 6 weeks, you should have uh complete healing from the C-section in the absence of complications. Um, and we're more sort of from a hormonal physiologic perspective making sure that the uterus has shrunk, you know, down a significant amount, that you're not at increased risk of infection by having things in the vagina. Um, you're a good candidate to have contraception at that time so we can provide you with, you know, protection from future pregnancies.”