Is this normal - low sex drive after giving birth.

[Fitz1987]

As a first time mum to a 6-month-old, our sex life changed after pregnancy. While we were initially active during the first few months postpartum, now the idea of sex feels like a chore, and I often feel guilty rejecting my husband. We typically have sex once every 7-10 days, mostly to avoid leaving my husband feeling neglected. Despite this, I'm still attracted to him and enjoy holding hands and hugging. Our baby sleeps well, and tiredness doesn't seem to be the cause of this shift. I’m just after some different opinions, is this normal? Will my sex drive return to how it used to be or is this our new normal?

Babies are tiring, it’s no wonder you don’t feel like it. Are you breast feeding?

@DustyLee123 no I'm not breastfeeding and she does sleep throughout the night so the tiredness isn't as bad as it was during the initial stages. Saying that she is always on my mind as in when her next nap is due or bottle or what do I need to tidy/ clean while she's asleep.

Yes - you have a baby! Every week or so is pretty good I think. You must be exhausted!

Maybe you need to become yourself again, not just mummy. Do you get out without her, to the gym/work etc?

@Channellingsophistication so is this normal?
@DustyLee123 I don't return to work until august and I try and meet up with friends once a month or so for dinner and she stays at home with my husband. No I don't go to the gym I've stopped working out since I've had her, I used to enjoy a morning run but that's not possible with a baby.

Totally normal! I was so touched out by Dts at that point I don't want to be near anyone else in any capacity.

It sounds like you're focusing your emotions on your lovely new baby. Fine for now but I think your relationship could suffer if it continues for a long time.

Well i would think so, its exhausting with a small baby but not always so.

You are in mum mode, and its tricky to flick out of it and into independent, sexy woman mode. You've got warm fuzzy nurturing love feelings taking over I'd guess, puts you in a huggy mood rather than sexual.
I don't know if it will work on you, but watch your DH play and give affection to your baby, there can be something quite sexy about a man being hands on with their DC ( likewise if he's stand-offish, it's the opposite effect).
Exercise is good for libido, so consider how you can fit some in. If your DH looks after his baby while you see friends, I'm sure he will do it for half an hour or so while you run a few times a week. If he won't, there's your issue.