Risk Factors Affecting Postpartum Sexual Functioning

Attendees of this presentation will receive an in-depth introduction to female sexual health and functioning and the current data on risk factors affecting postpartum sexual health outcomes from a biopsychosocial framework. This presentation serves to contextualize the symbiotic relationship between holistic wellbeing postpartum and sexual functioning. Attendees will also learn about preventative efforts and evidence-based treatments that may mitigate, alleviate, or treat postpartum sexual functioning concerns. Following this training, knowledge gained should be synthesized and integrated into clinical practice with pregnant and postpartum women, expectant couples and couples transitioning to parenthood, and parenting couples.

1. Following this presentation, attendees will be able to list the ten most prevalent sexual concerns of postpartum women.

2. Following this presentation, attendees will be able to name fifteen biological/physiological, psychological, and sociocultural factors with negative affect to postpartum sexual functioning
3. Following this presentation, attendees will be able to describe five different domains of sexual functioning.
4. Following this presentation, attendees will be able to recount five different preventative efforts and/or evidence-based treatment options.
5. Following this presentation, attendees will be able to correct three examples of commonly distributed misinformation pertaining to postpartum sexual health and recovery.