Sex after baby: 27 things every new mom needs to know

 

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How's your love life?

If you are like most new parents, your sex life has changed -- and not always for the better. Juggling career and family, midnight feeds and lack of sleep, not to mention the physical and emotional changes your body has undergone, can wreak havoc on your sex life. Is there sex after baby? Can you ever get back the zing? Of course you can! Your love life can be better than ever. So ... start reading, talk with other parents and most importantly, take time for love!

Making Love after Giving Birth

Libido-Less?

Nursing and Sex

Time to Jump-Start Your Sex Life?

Your Fertility

 

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