After the birth of a baby there is a limit on the mothers
ability to engage in sexual intercourse, however there are things that couples
can do to remain physically intimate. Some things they can do is hold hand,
offer each other massages, take time to hug each other, cuddling, and engaging
in passionate kissing. It’s important to stay physically active with your
spouse as you continue to bond in your new roles of being parents.
When a couple is ready to engage in physical intimacy it is
important to remember that the time for each other is different and more
restricted with the baby. Time together requires much more planning than
before, and it brings fewer opportunities for being spontaneous. You may have
to plan around your baby’s schedule. Not
only is time a factor in this new stage of life, but also the energy you have
for each other. After being up all night with a crying baby the last thing you
want to do is take the effort of being physically intimate with your spouse. One
of the most important things a couple can do to enhance their intimacy is make
a conscious effort to make time for one another and even when you aren’t in the
mood at the moment, take time to get in the mood. If you take the time to make
the effort and be actively engaged in your intimate life as a couple, there
will be an adjustment period, but you will find your relations as fulfilling as
ever with your new bond of being parents together.
Photo Credit to: Lisa McDonald
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