Let’s talk about the thing no one’s saying out loud — postpartum sex can feel like a battlefield.

But here's the truth: painful sex after birth may be common, but it is not normal. In this spicy episode, we’re diving deep into:

🔥 Why your body might be saying “no,” and how to get it to say “hell yes” again

🔥 The most common reasons sex hurts after baby — and how to fix it

🔥 Rewriting the script on pleasure, desire, and feeling sexy in your new skin

🔥 How to advocate for your healing (even when your provider is dismissive) Whether you’re avoiding intimacy, faking it, or just wondering when things will feel good again — this episode is for YOU.

👂 Tune in now and start your journey back to pleasure — because mama, you deserve it.

In this episode of Coach the Mother, Dr. Natalie Forsell, pelvic floor PT and postpartum recovery coach, unpacks one of the most asked questions from new moms:

"How soon can I start exercising after giving birth?"

She dives deep into what “exercise” really means postpartum, why that 6-week clearance is NOT a green light for everything, and how you can safely begin moving your body to support healing—from day 1.

Expect real talk, raw truths, and actionable tips to reclaim your strength without the overwhelm.

🔗Learn more about the complete healing roadmap with Dr. Natalie inside the Postpartum Recovery Program and apply today! https://www.newnativecoaching.com/

✨Visit www.newnativecoaching.com to learn about the Postpartum Recovery Program and apply today! ✨

Forget what you’ve been told about “6 weeks and you’re good.” In this powerful episode, we’re rewriting the script on postpartum recovery—breaking down what it really looks like, what it isn’t, and why every woman, OB, doula, midwife, partner, and mama needs to hear this.

Postpartum isn’t a checkbox. It’s a months-long journey of reconnecting with your body, reclaiming your strength, and understanding the real phases of healing that no one is talking about. Share this episode with every mom you know, because too many of us are left in the dark.

It’s time we bring postpartum recovery into the light—for every mama out there.

Astronaut Article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8584355/

Bedrest Article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8325614/

Recovery Timeline Graphic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n_fHLPMXnEjpN29tU5-CuG9DOS6qkeKj/view?usp=sharing