"Low libido during pregnancy is no joke! Imagine going almost an entire year or 2 🫣with no 🍆 ahhmmm. I don't know about you, but no way, I am going to start barking," she jested.
Dorah Mwima has shared from her wealth of experience with pregnancy and childbirth how to remedy the pregnancy dry spell. The expecting mother breaks down the causes and remedies for low libido during pregnancy in her latest social media video.
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She explains that libido fluctuations are outside of the expecting mother's control. The body is undergoing changes to support the new life growing inside the womb and supporting the mother's sex life is the least of its priorities most times.
"Anyway, jokes aside! For some of us, it's not our wish. It's the hormones!!! Yes, it's the hormones! 😒 Not the baby! NOT US!....THE HORMONES! I mean, they are doing a lot in helping the baby grow, so how do you expect them to miraculously remember that you need some-some🤗?" she adds.
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Mwima is a doula and childbirth educator. A doula is a professional trained in childbirth to provide emotional, physical, and educational support to a mother who is expecting, is experiencing labour, or has recently given birth. A doula's purpose is to help women have a safe, memorable, and empowering birthing experience.
"Honestly, it doesn't feel good having a low libido. We don't enjoy those dry days!😔😌😮💨 * Why do I feel like I am talking to the men here? * 😅😅 So many Queens have reached out asking if Queen Ma has something to increase low libido during pregnancy. Unfortunately, we don't!!!"
She cautions against consuming supplements to alleviate the situation because such a move may interrupt the pregnancy. However, she offers some natural and healthy ways to try to kickstart low libido.
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"I wouldn't recommend you to digest any herbal concoction during pregnancy that is intended to increase libido. It's not safe for you or the baby, BUT I can't fail to share some tips to help you boost your low libido during this journey. After the baby comes, I have a good tea for you while you are breastfeeding."
Get your shopping list ready for these remedies.
Get your hands on some avocados and almonds. These are good for regulating hormones and blood flow.
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Dark chocolate!!! It's good at enhancing moods.
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Watermelon, not only does it keep you refreshed but will potentially improve blood flow to your sexual organs.
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Spinach is very good at boosting energy levels.
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Snack on pumpkin seeds. They contain zinc, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids, all essential for hormone production and enhanced sexual function.
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Water! Stay hydrated, mama. Drink 1.5 - at least 2 litres of water in a day. You can't want to get out what you are not putting in 💦
Communication!!! Talk to your partner!! Let them know what's working for you during this period and what's not. Otherwise, keep in mind that the way it got in, it's the same way it's going to come out. I dare you to channel your mind towards it being your sport, your exercise 🤪🤪 You got to stay active, Mama!!!
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