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Delay of Immersion After Childbirth

Question

A woman whose bleeding completely stopped after 3 weeks, and the doctor says to wait until 6 weeks after childbirth. 

What should she do, immerse after 3 weeks and not engage in marital relations, or wait for 6 weeks?

Answer

Shalom Rav 

Do not immerse until she can engage in marital relations. 

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