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Table 1 Questions for semi-structured interviews

From: The meaning of postpartum sexual health for women living in Spain: a phenomenological inquiry

• In general, how would you describe your sexuality? What is the meaning of sex for you?

• What was your sexual experience the year prior to pregnancy?

• In what ways did you think having a child would impact your sexuality and your sex life?

• At what point did you feel ready to return to sex? Why? What prompted this decision?

• How would you describe your ability to manage things after the baby was born? What support did you received from your partner?

• What has been the impact of childbirth on your relationship? How does sex impact your partner?

• What physical changes to your body did you notice most during pregnancy? How did these changes impact your sexuality? Do you have any concerns now? Tell me more … ..

• What is your motivation for having sex now? Has this changed from the past? Tell me more … ..

• When thinking about the care provided by health care providers during your pregnancy, what was their role in taking care of your sexuality? Before birth? After birth? Now?

• Is anything else that you would like to discuss?