Following the delivery, many hormonal changes take place in the woman's body. Some hormones that were important during pregnancy quickly resume their pre-pregnancy levels, while others may increase if you are breast feeding your baby. Except in extreme cases, this is perfectly normal. It should not cause feelings of guilt. Women differ very much with respect to how they experience bodily changes following child birth.
Some women feel irritable and tired due to a lack of sleep and rest.
They may feel unattractive, perspire more than usual, complain about painful, large breasts that constantly leak milk, and be depressed about extra pounds they are unable to loose. Others may feel energized and happy, enjoy their full breasts, and see their bodies quickly return to normal shapes. Take your time. You do not have to participate in sex in order to show your partner love and affection. Kiss, embrace, and talk to each other instead.