title: Women's Postpartum Sexual Health Program: A Collaborative and Integrated Approach to Restoring Sexual Health in the Postpartum Period.
abstract: The postpartum period presents unique challenges to couples' relationships and sexuality, yet these factors are often left unaddressed by health care providers. The Women's Postpartum Sexual Health Program (WPSHP), a four-session, group- and couples-based program delivered by an interdisciplinary care team at a family practice center, was designed specifically to address common concerns among postpartum women and their partners. The interrelated, biopsychosocial aspects of women's sexuality in the postpartum period are summarized, followed by a detailed description of the WPSHP content and structure. This information is intended to serve as a practical resource for implementation and adaptation of the WPSHP across different practice settings.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology , University of British Columbia , Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada.
authors.forename: Hillary Lianna
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: McBride
authors.affiliation: b South Hill Family Health Centre , Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Olson
authors.affiliation: c Trinity Western University , Langley , British Columbia , Canada.
authors.forename: Janelle
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kwee
authors.affiliation: d Vancouver General Hospital Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada.
authors.forename: Carolin
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Klein
authors.affiliation: e University of British Columbia , Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada.
authors.forename: Kelly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D002170:Canada; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011181:Postnatal Care / Q000379:methods*; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D060728:Reproductive Health; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012736:Sex Education / Q000379:methods*; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000628:therapy*; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000628:therapy*