I recently heard an Orthodox priest saying that the Fathers interpreted "be fruitful and multiply" to mean that Adam and Eve were to make creation, of which they were stewards, be fruitful and increase. This priest says that the Fathers taught that sexual intercourse is a result of the Fall, and as such Adam and Eve did not engage in it prior to the Fall. He did not give any sources for this.
Yet if this is the case, then how does one interpret Gen 3:16, where the Lord says He will increase Eve's labour pains? It seems to imply that she was already able to concieve prior to the Fall.
Anyone have any ideas/insights?