job all you think about is babyrelated stuff other things seem pretty inconsequential he says talking about the importance of physical intimacy post delivery dr minnu says sex is a way for the woman to feel close and bonded with her man if this is missing she may end up feeling lonely and abandoned to add to this she will also end up feeling overwhelmed with the task of motherhood dr minnu warns that if a couple does not get back to the sexual act within the right span of time it will start getting awkward the couple may need to have an icebreaking session where intimacy is concerned and if they keep ignoring it it may even reach a stage where they never gets back to having sex and thats not a good thing she adds its important to remember that besides being parents you are also a couple one should not sacrifice couplehood at the alter of parenthood they both need to coexist why because a child needs two loving parents the child has to see the parents connected and its intimacy that keeps a couple bonded says dr minnu according to her a couple needs to retain their togetherness they need to continue to date like lovers even if it means letting parenting take a backseat for brief periods of time sudhanshu concludes saying its important for both partners to be equally handson parents and distribute the work load as for the physical intimacy it has to be initiated we have to remember that besides being parents we are also husband and wife and have our own physical needs which have to be taken care of remember thisaccept it acknowledge it you are not the only parents in the world who have limited time for sex so dont worry remember both of you have to be ready for physical intimacy only then will it be satisfyingset aside time for yourselves its very convenient to get so involved with the baby that you forget your partner remember sex is an important part of being a couple so no matter what do not ignore it if you cant seem to find time for yourselves make a schedule for ithave realistic expectations take whatever opportunities you get to be physically intimate with your partner dont wait for an auspicious time it may never come if you and your spouse only have the time and energy for heavy petting and pillow talk indulge in it and enjoy it it will help you bond bettersexting helps when you are away from your partner send himher sexy teasing messages put a tempting note in a surprising place it will go a long way in setting the mood for a pleasurable timeenjoy the baby childhood really does go by so fast hence make the effort to enjoy your childs babyhood accept the fact that sexual intimacy with your partner will occupy less of your attention at least while your baby is young