Altered sexual health after childbirth: Part 2.

In Part I of this two part series the possible risk factors for altered sexual health after childbirth were explored. In further emphasising the importance of this topic in maternity care provision, Part 2 considers the potential causes of altered postpartum sexual health; mode of birth and perineal trauma are discussed, and the routine postnatal consultation as an opportunity to identify altered sexual health patterns and to counsel women accordingly, are examined.