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What is postpartum sexual health?

Sexual health in the postpartum period is multidimensional, it is influenced by physical, psychological and relationship issues. Many women experience sexual health issues after the birth of their first baby. In this video, Dr Deirdre O’Malley discusses what these issues are, how common they are, how long they might last and who is more likely to experience them.

This video was funded by the Health Research Board Knowledge Exchange and Dissemination Scheme (HRB-KEDS).