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Sex after pregnancy: Set your own timeline
What if I'm too tired to have sex?
What can I do to boost my sex drive?
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After the baby is born, how soon can I have sex?
Will it hurt?
Will it feel different?
What about birth control?
What if I'm not interested in sex?
What can I do to boost my sex drive?
Most sexual concerns associated with pregnancy or childbirth resolve within a year. In the meantime, concentrate on ways to promote your physical and mental health. For example:
- Set reasonable expectations as you adjust to parenthood.
- Eat a healthy diet, including plenty of fluids.
- Include physical activity in your daily routine.
- Rest as much as you can.
- Ask your partner, loved ones and friends for help.
- Join a support group for new moms.
Remember, taking good care of yourself can go a long way toward keeping passion alive.