The expression of sexuality during pregnancy and the postpartum period

Abstract

The mother concept, cannot be conceived as a fact isolated in time, without understanding the influences on women have had different events of history. The social, political and demographic, changes have conditioned the situation of women to evolve towards freedoms, rights, acquisition of new roles, occupation of positions in society that until now were only reserved for men. The nuptiality, fertility and birth rates have adapted to the new political and social circumstances. Motherhood carries a huge responsibility, means large demands almost exclusively to women from social, arriving to generate fear. The work of the health professionals involved in the care and counselling of the pregnant woman and puerperal will be offer care in a comprehensive manner, attitude of listening and support on issues related to sexual behaviour that requires an exquisite touch, as well as integrity, tolerance and understanding. Many women in this period requested help from medical personnel. Professionals dedicated to the care of the health of women, should influence of clear, explicit and systematically, to controls during gestation, in the exercise of sexuality as healthy behavior.

Keywords

• Sexualidad
• Gestante
• Matrona
• Sanitario
• Puérpera