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Let sometime pass before you indulge in lovemaking again
You have just become a father, enjoy your fatherhood for a few weeks and in the meantime your partner’s body time will return to normal and heal from any surgical intervention during the birth. While how quickly you should return to lovemaking postpartum depends on circumstances, most doctors’ advice couples to wait for about 6 weeks after the birth.

Spend time together
Not having sex does not mean that you can’t have fun. Spend time together as much as you can. You may shower together or bathe together, this not only will save time and water but you might have a lot of fun. Even taking care of the baby together can be lot of fun.

Plan for birth control
Experts recommend that you should start taking care of birth control straight away. Though breast-feeding does delay a woman’s fertility but you cannot say with surety at what stage that changes and her periods return. If your partner wants to go for birth control pills, consult your doctor to find out which one will be safe during breast-feeding.

Cuddling is important
Until the time your doctor allows you to have sexual intercourse, you can plan some time alone just to cuddle. This will help both of you feel loved and feel better about having a baby.

Know each other better
If its your first child, both of you can learn to know each other a lot better while bringing up the baby. And, even if it’s not your first child, you are still new parents and learn a lot of new things about each other. This will lot of fun.

Enjoy being spontaneous
After having a baby, bedtime might not always be the right time for having sex. And, even the bedroom may not always be the right place. Enjoy spontaneous sex at new places in your house and at new times. Enjoy your moment when it comes.

Lubrication
Ensure both of you are ready and into the mood while having intercourse. If you aren’t feeling wet enough or feel you need extra help, get yourself an over the counter lubricant. You may consult a doctor, if you are concerned about using a lubricant.

Quality matters
When it comes to sex between people who love each other, the quality matters more than the quantity. Make extra effort to keep your partner comfortable and make her feel loved. She’ll reciprocate.

Understand your partner’s fears of sexual intercourse
Post partum your partner may have certain fears of intercourse. She may be worried about episiotomy or if her body has healed properly if she delivered through caesarean section. Some women even have fears about how their partner will think about the change in their body. Talk to her and make her feel comfortable before having sex.

Don’t feel bad if your partner says no
If your partner is not yet comfortable to have intercourse, don’t force her. She might need more time to be ready for it. Until the time she is ready, indulge in kissing and hugging.