Sexualité du postpartum

In the life of a couple, pregnancy is a privileged and complex time where the arrival of a baby often leads to a reduction in libido. The couple may be highly confused. The woman's body has been ill-treated. This leads to changes in the body image as well as mood changes with the postpartum blues. In addition, changes in the rhythm of life of the parents in order to adapt to the needs of the child contribute to the reduction in libido. Fathers, like their wives, are disturbed during this period and are victim of a lack of information about sexuality during pregnancy. Although the woman may be afraid of resuming sexual activity, the partner may be maladroit and not dare to take any initiatives. How can the couples be helped? They need advice and postnatal sessions with the midwife are very important to provide a place to talk and reassurance. They allow for the prescription of contraception and perineal care. The quality of postpartum sexuality closely depends on the quality of the sexuality during the pregnancy. It is therefore important to inform couples about their sexuality and the pregnancy to prevent postpartum difficulties.