The Health Blog

So you have just given birth and are currently nursing your newborn child when suddenly an old familiar feeling starts to creep in. It might start as a fleeting, barely noticeable craving that slowly or suddenly turns into a gnawing desire. Before you know it, your sex drive is in high gear once again. You might feel that your body is not up to it yet, but your libido surely is. So what does one hot mama do when she starts to long for some loving?

Mothers need to let their body heal after giving birth before engaging in sex whether they have given birth normally or by C-section. Medical experts suggest that new moms wait for six weeks from giving birth before having sexual intercourse again. Ultimately though, it is up to the woman to decide whether she is already ready to sex or not. If you have just given birth but feel ready to get into some bedroom action, there are smart and safe ways to have sex again.

1. Be flexible. Taking care of your body will definitely take its toll on your sex life. You will probably find yourself too tired to have sex at night after nursing your baby for a full day. But having a baby need not mean having to sacrifice sex altogether. Why not have sex in the morning after feeding your baby or while he or she is having a nap? With a little flexibility, you and your husband can definitely find some quiet time together.

2. Be creative. Sex after giving birth may feel slightly uncomfortable especially if you are breastfeeding. This is where your and your partner’s creativity in bed will come in handy. Tel your husband to start slow and begin with gentle touches and kisses. You could try different positions if you find it difficult or painful to have sex with the positions you were used to. Do not be ashamed to tell your husband whet feels comfortable and what doesn’t. Keep in mind that in lovemaking, a little creativity can go a long way.

3. Be safe. Although it is true that breastfeeding can inhibit ovulation, it only applies to mothers who satisfy these three criteria: breastfeeds at least 8-12 times a day, her menstrual period has not returned, and her baby is less than six months old. So even while breastfeeding there is still a good chance that you could get pregnant especially when the frequency of breastfeeding diminishes. SO unless you want to get pregnant right away, you should use contraception when you do decide to have sexual intercourse.

Source: Trust Family Program as posted in StarStudio Magazine, May 2007 issue.