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Sexual Behavior, Satisfaction, and Contraceptive Use Among Postpartum Women
Journal of Midwifery & Women'S Health
|February 6, 2016
Summary
Many women resume sexual activity within 6 weeks postpartum, but contraception use is low. Establishing contraceptive plans during prenatal care is crucial for postpartum well-being.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Postpartum Care
- Sexual Health
Background:
- Postpartum sexual activity patterns and contraceptive use are not well-defined.
- Understanding these behaviors is essential for effective reproductive health counseling.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe postpartum sexual activity timing and behaviors.
- To compare women who resume intercourse by 6 weeks postpartum versus later.
- To evaluate postpartum contraceptive use and sexual satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study recruiting women during prenatal or postpartum periods.
- Surveys conducted every 2 weeks from 6 to 12 weeks postpartum.
- Assessed pregnancy intendedness, contraception history, breastfeeding, sexual activity, and satisfaction.
Main Results:
- 43% of women resumed vaginal intercourse by 6 weeks postpartum; only 49% used contraception.
- Women using contraception at 6 weeks were 1.8 times more likely to have resumed intercourse.
- By 12 weeks postpartum, 92% resumed intercourse; sexual satisfaction was lower than pre-pregnancy.
Conclusions:
- Counseling on postpartum contraception should align with actual behavior, with 4 in 10 women resuming intercourse by 6 weeks.
- Contraceptive plans should be established during prenatal care.
- The standard 6-week postpartum visit may need earlier scheduling to address contraception needs.
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