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Overcoming obstacles to post-natal sex
- Published: 24/01/2012 at 03:09 AM
- Newspaper section: Life
Along with the wonders of bringing a child into the world, having a baby is one of the most significant physical upheavals that a woman's body will ever experience. As the birth marks the end of pregnancy, a new post-natal period begins. Many women find themselves unprepared to deal with a host of important changes, including the difficult issue of one's post-natal sex life.
From a purely physical standpoint, there is no reason why a pregnant woman can't continue to enjoy a healthy sex life, with a few exceptions, such as when the foetus is in an abnormal position in the womb, or for women considered to be at high risk of a miscarriage. Most women can enjoy sex during pregnancy just as they did before pregnancy.
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About the author
- Writer: Dr Pansak Sugkraroek
- Position: A reproductive endocrinologist at Bumrungrad Hospi
