[BabyLover]

How soon can you DTD after a loss? Do I need to wait until after the 6 week check up? Or just when I feel emotionally and physically ready?

[Lindz253]

Im not sure of the correct answer but I will tell you what my experience was.

First loss ended in a D&C so I had a check up 2 weeks after that. The doc said I could DTD once the bleeding stopped but I think I waited until after my period (which was 2 weeks after my 2 week check-up).

This past M/C was natural and very early at 4.5 weeks so we DTD once I stopped bleeding. HTH!

Oh and I will say after the D&C they said no sex or tampons while bleeding for risk of infection.

[BeckyBozeman]

Ditto what Lindsey said about the no sex or tampons while bleeding. And I was also told that I shouldn't use tampons for my first period after the miscarriage.

As for DTD... if you've stopped bleeding and you're feeling up to it I think you're good. Of course if your doctor is telling you not to for some reason you should listen to them. I know that for me it was hard emotionally the first time... I actually cried during. I mostly believe that you should just trust yourself and listen to what your body is telling you...

HUGS

[JulieMc]

You can once you stop bleeding...and make sure it's not stopping for half a day, it's stopped for good.

[LittleMomma09]

I agree with everyone else! I was told not to DTD for 3weeks only because I had a DNC and they didn't want me to set up an infection.