On today’s episode, Megan and Katie expand upon last week’s conversation of sex and pregnancy. So many of us are uptight and intimidated by having conversations about sex, even though the majority of us are having or have had sex! We talk about the parallels between giving birth and having sex, as well as, the challenges that can arise with sex and pregnancy. We also cover the dreaded 6 week postpartum visit and why you shouldn’t be asking your OB/GYN questions they don’t have answers to. Regardless of what many people think, there is no timeline for when it’s right to have sex postpartum. Join us to hear how we suggest people navigate this delicate topic!

TOPICS INCLUDE:

-orgasmic birth

-changes in intimacy during pregnancy

-stimulation in early labor

-the “how” of sex during pregnancy

-overcoming fear of returning to sex

-the 6 week postpartum visit

-feelings of guilt for not returning to sex 

TIME STAMPS:

1:00 introduction

2:03 orgasmic birth

7:10 covering sex in childbirth education

13:45 sex to induce/encourage labor

18:20 fear of sex after birth

20:30 when to have sex postpartum 

30:02 random question

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Dr. Megan Anderson
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Katie Hope, CD(DONA), LCCE
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