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After child birth: Wait for six weeks before sex with wives – Men told
It is not good to rush sex after childbirth
Some married women in the Tema Metropolis have disclosed to The Spectator that getting their spouses to abstain from sex for a while after they have had a baby was a major challenge to their marriages.
“Some of the men are not patient at all. They cannot discipline themselves even for two weeks and it puts our health at risk” a woman who spoke on condition of anonymity said.
In an interview on Wednesday, she said her first two deliveries were safe vaginal delivery and so she could get back to have sex after three weeks though the Obstetrician Gynaecologist had recommended six weeks.
She said however, her last delivery was a difficult one and so it came with some tears which meant she needed more time to heal but her husband did not understand.
“I had to involve my gynaecologist and Pastor before he became considerate and I was so disappointed because I was in pain and I felt I should be understood because marriage is about sacrifice, “ she lamented.
Another lady who also spoke on condition of anonymity said all three deliveries were through caesarean section and so she was advised by her specialist to wait for at least six weeks before sex but her husband said he could not wait for that long after their first baby.
“He threatened to get it elsewhere and I told him I couldn’t sacrifice my health for his pleasure and so he could go ahead. However, as to whether he did or not, I cannot tell but at the subsequent ante-natal clinics I made sure we went together so and it saved me from unnecessary pressure from him,” she said.
Another lady who gave her name as Valerie Anu Solomon, a Fashion Designer encouraged women to attend Pregnancy Schools with their spouses because such topics were discussed there.
“My husband was very understanding and waited for six weeks and even wanted me to take more weeks off for me to heal completely but I assured him I was fine and ready. I am happy I married a selfless man. He waited patiently for my body to return to its non pregnant state,” she said.
Meanwhile, a Specialist Obstetrician Gynaecologist, Dr. Dixie Constantini in an interview advised women to give their bodies time to recover postpartum if they could because according to her, it was the least they could do for themselves.
She said that medically they recommended at least six weeks of abstinence after vaginal birth or caesarean section.
She explained that however, a doctor could ask a woman to wait a bit longer if she was post caesarean depending on how the procedure went.
She said even after the six weeks period, women need to see their Obstetrician Gynaecologist for a check-up to make sure all is well.
Dr. Constantini said “in about six weeks, the vagina returns to almost its pre-pregnant state Blood supply to the vagina, its walls and cells return to how they were originally by six weeks. Swellings found on the walls of the vagina are usually gone as well by six weeks”.
She said it was not a good idea to rush into sex because in the recommended six weeks, the womb which weighed about 1kg while a woman was pregnant would have reduced in size and will weigh about 50-100 grammes
She also advised that ovulation was very unpredictable during this period and could occur as early as six weeks after birth in women who do not practise exclusive breastfeeding or not breastfeeding.
“If you are not ready for another baby discuss contraceptive options with your doctor the Specialist advised.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Tema
The spokesperson for Dr. Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has criticised the implementation of the NDC government’s No Fee Stress policy, arguing that the programme has failed to deliver on its core promise.
According to him on Starr fm, the policy, which was introduced to ensure stress free payment of fees for level 100 tertiary students, has rather turned into what he described as post stress support.
He explained that students are required to pay their fees first before applying for reimbursement, a situation he believes defeats the purpose of the policy.
He questioned claims by government officials that the policy has been successful and that citizens are happy.
In his view, such claims do not reflect the lived realities of many Ghanaians. He stressed that while some people may appear satisfied, many others continue to struggle.
Dennis Miracles Aboagye pointed to the situation of trained teachers and nurses who have been picketing for nearly six months, demanding employment.
He noted that government responses suggesting it cannot accommodate all of them contradict claims of economic stability.
He further argued that economic indicators such as a stable currency mean little to people who are unable to secure jobs or access promised support.
He observed that telling an unemployed teacher or a struggling student that the cedi has strengthened does not address their immediate challenges.
On the issue of tertiary education, he maintained that no level 100 student benefited from stress free fees in 2025, despite the policy being announced.
He added that in 2026, students have already reported to school without receiving the promised support.
He insisted that asking students to pay fees first and seek reimbursement later amounts to support after hardship, not stress free education.
According to him, this approach goes against what was promised during the policy announcement.
Dennis Miracles Aboagye questioned why a government that presents the economy as strong is unable to fulfil what he described as simple and clear promises.
He added that there is a fundamental problem with the way the economy is being managed and indicated that he is prepared to explain his position further.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Dancehall musician Shatta Wale has issued a strong public statement calling for an end to what he describes as continuous attacks on his brand, following an apology from media commentator Awal Mohammed.
In the statement, Shatta Wale acknowledged the apology but stressed that persistent criticism and what he sees as deliberate attempts to damage his image must stop.
He noted that for many years, he has spoken for the streets, the youth, and people who feel ignored by society, while also promoting Ghana on the global stage and creating jobs through his work.
He expressed concern that some media personalities, commentators, and influential figures continue to target his name unfairly.
According to him, the issue goes beyond music and touches on respect, fairness, and national maturity.
The musician warned that continued disrespect toward voices that represent ordinary people could have wider consequences.
He emphasised that the Shatta Movement remains strong and organized, and that the patience of the masses should not be taken for granted.
He added that if systems continue to fail the people, they have the ability to organize politically through numbers and truth, not violence or hate.
Shatta Wale clarified that his message was not a threat but a reminder of reality, stressing that attacking a symbol that represents millions of people can have social, cultural, and democratic effects.
He called for respect, fairness, and unity, saying the voice of the people will always rise.
The statement comes after Awal Mohammed recently described Shatta Wale fans during a public discussion as junkies.
The comments triggered backlash from fans of the musician, prompting Awal to later issue an apology.
By: Jacob Aggrey
