Making love after pregnancy? It's possible!

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 a new mom do when she starts to long for some loving? A new mother needs to let her body heal after giving birth before having intercourse again regardless whether she has given birth normally or by C-section. Medical experts suggest that moms wait for six weeks from giving birth before engaging in sex. Ultimately though, only the woman can say in definite whether she is ready or not. If you have just given birth but feel that your body is already up for some bedroom action, there are smart and safe ways to make love again.

Be flexible
Taking care of your baby will definitely take its toll on your sex life. You will probably find yourself too tired to "sleep" with your hubby at night after nursing your newborn for a whole day. But having a baby need not mean having to sacrifice sex altogether. Why not do it 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.

Be creative
Making love 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. Tell your husband to start slow and begin with gentle touches and kisses. You could try different positions if you find the positions you were used to difficult or painful to perform. Do not be ashamed to tell your husband what feels comfortable and what doesn't. Keep in mind that in lovemaking, a little creativity can go a long way.

Be safe
Although it is true that breastfeeding can inhibit ovulation, it only applies to new mothers who breastfeeds at least eight times a day, whose menstruation has not yet returned and has a baby that is less than six months old. This means that 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.

Safe for breastfeeding
Progestin-only pills or POP are safe to use even by breastfeeding mothers. As its name suggests, POP does not contain estrogen, a hormone common in combined oral contraceptives. Progestin is an effective contraceptive for breastfeeding mothers since it does not affect the quantity and quality of a mother’s breastmilk. It also does not harm the baby’s health.

The POP from the TRUST Family Program is safe and affordable at Pesos 95 per cycle. It contains a very small amount of progestin and can be used by nursing mothers starting six weeks after childbirth.

Apart from the POP, breastfeeding moms can also choose between injectable contraceptives and condoms. The injectables from the TRUST Family Program, which works the same way as the POP,provide the convenience of a three-month protection with only one injection. The TRUST Classic condoms are also a safe choice for breastfeeding moms. It is widely available and very easy to use.

So remember mommies, lovemaking after childbirth is possible and can even be enjoyable, just make sure to be flexible, creative, and safe.