Episode 47 | Sex After Birth: Pain, Healing, Hormones & Your Pelvic Floor with Chloe
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Sex After Birth: Pain, Healing, Hormones & Your Pelvic Floor Sex after birth is something so many women have questions about, but it isn’t always talked about openly. In this episode of Pregnancy Diaries, we’re joined by Chloe Peters, a pelvic floor physiotherapist, for an honest conversation about returning to sex after having a baby. We talk about when it’s safe to have sex, why sex can be painful after birth, how tears and stitches can affect intimacy, the impact of breastfeeding and hormonal changes, scar tissue, pelvic floor tension and the emotional side of returning to sex after birth. We also talk about what women can do if sex hurts, when it’s time to seek help and what pelvic floor physiotherapy can actually do for sexual pain. Whether you’re newly postpartum or you’re months or even years down the track and things still don’t feel right, this is an important conversation. In this episode we discuss: When it’s safe to have sex after birth• Feeling physically and emotionally ready• Why sex can hurt after birth• Tears, stitches and scar tissue• Breastfeeding and vaginal dryness• Pelvic floor tension• Fear and anxiety around sex• How to make sex more comfortable• When to see a pelvic floor physiotherapist• Treatment for painful sex• Why you don’t have to accept ongoing pain after having a baby Disclaimer: This episode is for general education and information only and is not a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Every pregnancy, birth and postpartum recovery is different. If you are experiencing pain or have concerns about your sexual health or recovery, please speak with your GP, midwife, obstetrician or qualified pelvic floor physiotherapist.
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