A woman’s fears and anxieties regarding child birth can be a daunting list. Along with the myriad of worries about raising a happy, healthy child, the physical effects of pregnancy and child birth on her body often take a back seat to the more pressing issues. However, the reality of physical changes usually sets in very quickly. “Baby weight”, stretch marks and lactation are found at the top of the list in the early … [Read more...]
Intercourse after giving birth
For many couples, having a baby is both rewarding and stressful. During delivery there could be tearing of the vaginal mucosa which is quite painful. That is the physical pain. However, some women continue to have emotional pain after the delivery. That emotional stress and pain may occur from a decrease in the quality of their sex lives and their own diminished libido. Some women are very upset about the change … [Read more...]