Recovering Sexuality after Childbirth. What Strategies Do Women Adopt? A Qualitative Study

Delgado-Pérez, Esther; Rodríguez-Costa, Isabel; Vergara-Pérez, Fernando; Blanco-Morales, María; Torres-Lacomba, María

doi:10.3390/ijerph19020950

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“…Therefore, it might contribute to improving the quality of life [66]. Moreover, sexual activity and a strong bond between partners are interrelated, i.e., sexual activity strengthens the bond which, in turn, has a positive effect on sexuality [67].…”

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Quality of Life and Sexual Satisfaction in the Early Period of Motherhood—A Cross-Sectional Preliminary Study

Florkiewicz-Danel,

Zaręba,

Ciebiera

et al. 2023

JCM

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The aim of the study was to assess the impact of breastfeeding-related fatigue and family support on the sexuality and quality of life of mothers during early motherhood. A cross-sectional preliminary study was conducted between 1 October 2021 and 15 May 2022 in 65 women being in early postpartum period. We used the authors’ questionnaire developed for the purposes of the study; the Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women—SSS-W; the Mell–Krat scale for women; and the General Health Questionnaire—GHQ28. A significant negative correlation was found between the age of the patients and the reduction in somatic symptoms (GHQ28 questionnaire) (r = −0.315, p = 0.011). Women working professionally achieved significantly higher results in the SSS-W contentment category (r = 0.313, p = 0.014). Frequent sexual activity reduced disorders in social functioning (the GHQ28 questionnaire) (r = −0.107, p = 0.283). Women who breastfed up to 5 times a day (p = 0.033) reached significantly higher SSS-W scores in terms of communication. The partner’s help significantly contributed to higher sexual satisfaction in the aspect of compatibility (p = 0.004) and the overall level of satisfaction determined with the SSS-W questionnaire (p = 0.016). The presented study suggests that older mothers who are employed and supported by a partner have a higher level of contentment, sexual satisfaction and quality of life.

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Quality of Life and Sexual Satisfaction in the Early Period of Motherhood—A Cross-Sectional Preliminary Study

Florkiewicz-Danel,

Zaręba,

Ciebiera

et al. 2023

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“…Hal ini mengakibatkan menurunnya gairah seksual pada ibu postpartum. Dukungan dari suami sangat berperan penting dalam fase ini [1], [10], [24].…”

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Exploratory Study of Patterns of Post Partum Maternal Sexuality

Mayangsari

Mujahidah²

2023

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The perineal ruptur that occurs during labor can affect sexuality in postpartum mothers. About 80% of women experience pain during intercourse, lack of vaginal lubrication, and loss of libido in the first 3 months postpartum. The need for sexuality is often the concern of the mother and family, so it is necessary to carry out discussions during pregnancy based on the culture and beliefs of the family. The purpose of this study was to explore sexuality in postpartum mothers at the Bancak Health Center, Semarang Regency. A qualitative research design with a phenomenological approach was used in this study. Snowball sampling was used in this study with 3 primiparous postpartum women participants 15-42 days with grade 1-2 perineal rupturd. There were 5 triangulations, three husbands, a doctor, and a midwife's coordinator. Indepth interview instrument was used in this study. Test the data with the general approach of inductive analysis, then the next step becomes deductive. Knowledge about sexuality, namely the relationship between husband and wife after the postpartum period, aims to fulfill the spiritual needs of subsistence and bring the relationship between husband and wife closer. However, mothers are reluctant to have sexual intercourse during the postpartum period for fear of the stitches coming off and pain. Postpartum mothers' readiness about sexuality, the husband's support, and the role of midwives in providing explanations about sexuality after the postpartum period play an important role in overcoming problems of sexuality in postpartum mothers.

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“…The postpartum sexual resumption after childbirth may reduce the likelihood of compromising family's relationships and reduce the family's' health at risk due to sexually transmitted infections such as HIV/AIDS through being polygamous ( 8 ). However, according to the World Health WHO and other studies, more than half (50%), of women resume sexual activity within 6 weeks of childbirth ( 9 – 11 ). For instance, in Turkey 79.1% and China 68.7% of postpartum women engage sexual activity within the first 6 weeks of childbirth ( 12 , 13 ).…”

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Return of Sexual Activity Within Six Weeks of Childbirth Among Married Women Attending Postpartum Clinic of a Teaching Hospital in Ethiopia

Dirirsa¹,

Salo²,

Eticha³

et al. 2022

Front. Med.

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Introduction:Postpartum sexual health gets very little attention compared to pregnancy and childbirth, even though most maternal deaths and disabilities occur during this time. Therefore, the study aimed to assess return of sexual activity within 6 weeks of childbirth among married women attending postpartum clinic of a teaching hospital in Ethiopia, 2021.MethodsThe hospital-based cross-sectional study design was implemented from September to October 2021. Eligible postpartum women were sampled by systematic random sampling technique. The data was entered into EPI-info and exported to SPSS version 24 for further analysis. All variables with a p-value < 0.05 in multivariable analyses were taken as associated factors with the return to sexual activity before 6 weeks of childbirth.ResultsA total of 421 postpartum women participated in the study. The prevalence of women who return to sexual activity 6 weeks after childbirth was 31.6%. The study revealed that monogamy (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) = 4.4, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) (2.1, 9.4)), parity (AOR= 0.11, 95% CI (0.02–0.81)) and (AOR = 0.1, 95% CI (0.015–0.72)), postnatal care (AOR= 1.8, 95% CI (1.01–3)) and infants feeding status (AOR=2.3, 95% CI (1.3–4)) were significantly associated with return of sexual activity before 6 weeks of childbirth.ConclusionThe findings of this study suggested that, nearly one-third of postpartum women engaged to sexual activity within 6 weeks of childbirth. Return of sexual activity within 6 weeks of childbirth associated with monogamy type of marriage, parity, postnatal care, and child feeding status. Strengthening postpartum counseling regarding the appropriate time to resume sexual activity is crucial. Regular postpartum visits following deliveries should also be encouraged by health care providers.

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Recovering Sexuality after Childbirth. What Strategies Do Women Adopt? A Qualitative Study

Cited by 12 publications

References 54 publications

Quality of Life and Sexual Satisfaction in the Early Period of Motherhood—A Cross-Sectional Preliminary Study

Quality of Life and Sexual Satisfaction in the Early Period of Motherhood—A Cross-Sectional Preliminary Study

Exploratory Study of Patterns of Post Partum Maternal Sexuality

Return of Sexual Activity Within Six Weeks of Childbirth Among Married Women Attending Postpartum Clinic of a Teaching Hospital in Ethiopia

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