After a woman becomes pregnant, her normal marital life may also be disrupted, as excessive sexual activity is not allowed during pregnancy to ensure the healthy development of the fetus. Women who have given birth can consider resuming sexual activity after a recovery period. So, when can women have sex after giving birth?
It is generally believed in theory that women can engage in sexual intercourse after the postpartum period, but due to individual differences among each mother, the duration of postpartum sexual intercourse varies. Common influencing factors are as follows:
1. Postpartum women have lower levels of estrogen secretion in their bodies, and after entering the lactation period, the focus of the family changes. New mothers often pay more attention to breastfeeding their babies, and some new mothers may also experience negative emotions such as anxiety, loss, and postpartum depression, leading to decreased libido. Therefore, for mothers with this condition, their families must provide special care and support, and should do a good job of psychological counseling to delay sexual intercourse.
2. Some women who give birth naturally may undergo perineal lateral incision during delivery, and the recovery time of the wound may vary from person to person due to the different physical conditions of each mother. Some women have sensitive constitutions, and even after careful care during the postpartum period, they cannot have sex too early when the wound healing is poor.
3. Some mothers also undergo cesarean section, which requires a longer recovery period for the abdominal wound. Postpartum women with such conditions should not engage in sexual activity too early even after the postpartum period. The specific time for sexual intercourse should be determined based on one's own recovery situation to avoid affecting postpartum physical health.
