Postpartum Sex 101: Physical, Emotional, and Hormonal Changes Every Mom Needs to Know

Sex After Baby: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and What No One Talks About

In this special pre-Valentine’s Day episode of the Early-Momming Podcast, Hillary and Erica talk about something that’s rarely discussed but deeply felt: sex after having a baby. From physical pain to emotional barriers to navigating intimacy in a sleep-deprived haze, this episode is here to validate your experience—no matter where you are in the healing process.

They’re joined by Dr. Megan Rome, a pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Rome Physical Therapy in Charleston, SC. Together, they unpack what actually happens to your body postpartum, why sex might not feel the same (yet), and how to start reconnecting—with your body and your partner—at your own pace.

Inside this episode:  
– What changes after vaginal birth vs. C-section  
– The biggest myths about postpartum sex (and what’s actually true)  
– Hormones, pain, and libido: how to support your body  
– The power of pelvic floor therapy for postpartum recovery  
– How to talk with your partner about intimacy without shame or pressure  
– Why orgasms matter—and how to find your way back to pleasure  
– A practical guide to re-entry, starting with body mapping  

This conversation is equal parts validating, educational, and empowering—and yes, it might even make you laugh.

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📚 Mentioned in this episode:  
– Rome Physical Therapy – In-person and virtual pelvic floor consults  
– Postpartum-safe lubricants: Good Clean Love, Uberlube, Medicine Mama's Vulva Balm  

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