Sex and Babies: Pregnant Couples' Postnatal Sexual Concerns |
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| Authors: | Viola Polomeno |
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| Institution: | Viola Polomeno teaches perinatal health nursing and supervises students in community health care at the Faculty of Nursing at the Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada. She also maintains a private practice for French-speaking parents in the Montréal region. |
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| Abstract: | What are pregnant couples'' concerns regarding their sexual relationship after their baby''s arrival? A study in regard to this question was conducted with five prenatal groups (n = 82). Its results are presented in this article. The sexual concerns are categorized as being about physical matters, psychological issues, adaptation issues, and anticipatory planning. A review of the literature then develops the theoretical interpretation of each of the sexual concerns and offers suggestions for childbirth educators to address some of these issues. |
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| Keywords: | pregnancy postpartum sexuality sex education |
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