During pregnancy your baby goes through a lot of changes. After the baby is born, your body may still not be the same as before. Some women experience postpartum vaginal dryness. This is a common and natural occurrence.

Vaginal dryness is due to low levels of estrogen. Estrogen levels are low after child-birth and during breastfeeding . Postpartum vaginal dryness can make sexual intercourse painful and uncomfortable. There are ways to deal with it.

What can you do about postpartum vaginal dryness ?

These tips can help you manage postpartum vaginal dryness.

• use a lubricant when having sex.  If your partner uses a  condom, avoid petroleum-based lubricants. These can cause damage to condoms
• drink lots of water to stay well hydrated
• avoid douches and  personal hygiene sprays . These can irritate sensitive vaginal tissues
• talk to your doctor about estrogen vaginal creams
• increase foreplay and  try different techniques and positions