After the birth various physical, hormonal and psychological changes affect women's emotional status. These significantly impact their family life including the quality of sexual relationships. Among these factors the method of birth, hormonal changes, breast feeding and incidence of postpartal depression are considered to affect relations with the partner. Unfortunately the sexuality in this special time in women's life is commonly avoided or underestimated both by woman and doctors.
Keywords: sexual satisfaction; puerperium; sexuality.