title: Altered sexual health after childbirth: Part 2.
abstract: In Part I of this two part series the possible risk factors for altered sexual health after childbirth were explored. In further emphasising the importance of this topic in maternity care provision, Part 2 considers the potential causes of altered postpartum sexual health; mode of birth and perineal trauma are discussed, and the routine postnatal consultation as an opportunity to identify altered sexual health patterns and to counsel women accordingly, are examined.
authors: Trinity College, Dublin.
authors: Deirdre
authors: D
authors: O'Malley
authors: Valerie
authors: V
authors: Smith
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001942:Breast Feeding / Q000523:psychology*; D003075:Coitus / Q000523:psychology; D019052:Depression, Postpartum / Q000523:psychology*; D004414:Dyspareunia / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D049590:Postpartum Period / Q000523:psychology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000523:psychology; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D018454:Spouses / Q000523:psychology; D055815:Young Adult