Bringing sexy back after baby

Hormones, libido, and intimacy – pregnancy changes your body in weird and wonderful ways. Dr Catherine Stone (thefaceplace.co.nz) and nutritionist Jessica Giljam-Brown (wellnessbyjessica.com) share what to expect after birth and provide tips on how to renew intimacy with your partner.

Sex and intimacy might be the last thing on your mind after everything your body has gone through during birth, but at some point, many women start to ponder the mechanics of sex and if it will ever feel normal/good again. While there is an endless amount of information on your pregnancy week-by-week, the sad reality is that your health, hormones, and body after birth is often overlooked.

Many women feel as though their libido has lost its way indefinitely and that they are beyond help. In fact, it is quite the opposite.

Pregnancy is an incredible journey that puts a massive demand on the female body to ensure the baby growing inside you is well nourished. In addition to hormones that change your body physically and your mind emotionally, pregnancy will also change your intimate bits. From painful sex and reduced sensitivity to... READ THE FULL STORY IN BUMP&baby ISSUE #10