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A Woman Recently Gave Birth Vaginally and Suffered Some Tearing

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A woman recently gave birth vaginally and suffered some tearing of the vagina. Three weeks after giving birth, her husband would like to have sex. . What is her obstetrician likely to recommend?


A) Resuming sex after three weeks is perfectly normal and should cause no problems.
B) Resuming sex after three weeks may be painful, but is fine if the husband wishes it.
C) Typically, a new mother can safely resume sex after about six months of healing.
D) Typically, a new mother can safely resume sex after about six weeks of healing.
E) A new mother can resume sex whenever she feels ready and will not need contraception for six months.

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