Being a new mom is one of the most cherished times of all — your baby will never be that small again, and it's important to savor every sleepless moment, However, being a new mom also means facing endless obstacles and challenges not only for you but for your relationship!
In an effort to get women talking about post-partum sex, Pre & Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist Jesse Truelove is breaking down stigmas.
And while this may totally be fine for some couples, for others, it places unnecessary importance on sex, without prioritizing the mother's health.
Jeese Truelove, a Pre & Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist is speaking out about this rule, and how damaging it can actually be to new moms.
"It was an emergency situation and I felt like my body had totally failed me," she told CafeMom.
"Birthing humans is so much trauma to the body and can be to the mind as well,” she explains.
Just as women are attempting to repair their bodies and get a handle on taking care of their newborn, they're given the "all clear" by their doctor to have sex, despite it being most the last thing on their minds.
"Not only does this shift attention away from mom and her healing, but this almost adds a bit of pressure to the situation because she has been given the ‘all clear’ when maybe she didn’t really feel ready and won’t be for a few more weeks."
"It’s important that returning to intercourse is a real discussion between mom and partner rather than it being expected and another thing on mom’s list of to-dos," Jesse insisted.
"Some women may be ready for sex at six weeks while some may not be ready for months."
What an important subject matter that isn't discussed enough! Way to go, Jesse!
h/t: CafeMom
