Sexual Activity after Childbirth

Description

# Sexual activity (coitus) may resume when bleeding has subsided.
# Bleeding and infection are remote 14-21 days after childbirth.
# Usually libido is decreased significantly in the postpartum period.
# Early resumption of intercourse may be unpleasant because of incomplete healing of the episiotomy and laceration, and incomplete uterine involution.


# The best rule to follow is common sense: Six weeks (same as postpartum work disability time) may be the best time for abstinence.
# Because breast-feeding suppresses the production of estrogen, vaginal atrophy and dryness might occur.
# Breast-feeding women might need vaginal lubrication with lubricant.