Effects of Pregnancy on Women Sexualty

Pregnancy and labor (birth) are the most important periods in the lives of women. Hormonal, physical and psychiatric changes are effective on woman’s general health, mood, relationships and sexuality. Pregnancy, affecting women's lives is a very different process. Pregnancy usually occurs as a result of a sexual relationship but women's sexuality in this period is forgotten. Anatomical, physiological and psychological changes as results of pregnancy affect the sex life. These changes may alter a woman's sexual interest or desire. In addition, physical discomforts of pregnancy or fears of harming the baby can affect a couple's sexual relationships. Consultancy services must be provided about the sex life changes in the pregnancy and education materials about this issue must be developed and couples must be informed. The further researches are needed about how should the sex life be and which factors affects the sex life in the pregnancy. In order to determine these, related researches should be done by midwife/nurses and other medical professionals and according to the results of those researches reaching to the valid and reliable information must be provide