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If you're having a normal pregnancy, sex is considered safe during all stages of the pregnancy.

So what's a "normal pregnancy"? It's one that's considered low-risk for complications such as miscarriage or pre-term labor. Talk to your doctor, nurse-midwife, or other pregnancy health care provider if you're uncertain about whether you fall into this category. (The next section of this article may help, too.)

Of course, just because sex is safe during pregnancy doesn't mean you'll necessarily want to have it! Many expectant mothers find that their desire for sex fluctuates during certain stages in the pregnancy. Also, many women find that sex becomes uncomfortable as their bodies get larger.

You and your partner need to keep the lines of communication open regarding your sexual relationship. Talk about other ways to satisfy your need for intimacy, such as kissing, caressing, and holding each other. You also may need to experiment with other positions for sex to find those that are the most comfortable.

Many women find that they lose their desire and motivation for sex late in the pregnancy - not only because of their size but also because they're preoccupied with the impending delivery and the excitement of becoming a new parent.

When It's Not Safe
There are two types of sexual behavior that aren't safe for any pregnant woman:

If you engage in oral sex, your partner should not blow air into your vagina. Blowing air can cause an air embolism (a blockage of a blood vessel by an air bubble), which can be potentially fatal for mother and child.
You should not have sex with a partner whose sexual history is unknown to you or who may have a sexually transmitted disease, such as herpes, genital warts, chlamydia, or HIV. If you become infected, the disease may be transmitted to your baby, with potentially dangerous consequences.
If your doctor, nurse-midwife, or other pregnancy health care provider anticipates or detects certain significant complications with your pregnancy, he or she is likely to advise against sexual intercourse. The most common risk factors include:

a history or threat of miscarriage
a history of pre-term labor (you've previously delivered a baby before 37 weeks) or signs indicating the risk of pre-term labor (such as premature uterine contractions)
unexplained vaginal bleeding, discharge, or cramping
leakage of amniotic fluid (the fluid that surrounds the baby)
placenta previa, a condition in which the placenta (the blood-rich structure that nourishes the baby) is situated down so low that it covers the cervix (the opening of the uterus)
incompetent cervix, a condition in which the cervix is weakened and dilates (opens) prematurely, raising the risk for miscarriage or premature delivery
multiple fetuses (you're having twins, triplets, etc.)

2006-10-24 09:30:49 · answer #1 · answered by dandyl 7 · 3 0

There is no reason to change or alter your sexual activity during pregnancy unless your doctor advises otherwise. Intercourse or orgasm during pregnancy will not harm your baby, unless you have a medical problem. Remember that your baby is well protected in your uterus by the amniotic fluid that surrounds him or her.

Your doctor may recommend not having intercourse early in pregnancy if you have a history of miscarriages. Intercourse also may be restricted if you have certain complications of pregnancy, such as pre-term labor or bleeding. You may need to ask your doctor to clarify if this means no penetration, no orgasms, or no sexual arousal, as different complications may require different restrictions.

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2006-10-24 09:35:52 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs. Moran 4 · 0 0

Most normal pregancies sexis fine.but in some higher risk pregnancies it is not. If the mom gets alot of infections then it might be recommended not to. Also, orgasms are uterine stimulants and could cause contractions and early labor on some pregnancies..... there are many reasons........

2006-10-24 09:30:39 · answer #3 · answered by jachooz 6 · 0 0

If you have a high risk pregnancy, like placenta previa or an incompetent cervix, you should not have sex.

Most women can, but if you have health problems that could cause a miscarriage you may have to abstain.

2006-10-24 09:32:56 · answer #4 · answered by Corn_Flake 6 · 0 0

No, no, no. It can not. nevertheless an orgasm does have some thing to do with your uterus. in case you have a low risk being pregnant. do no longer hardship. there isn't any way your companions penis/(or a vibrator) could desire to get previous your protecting abdomen muscle groups and injury your placenta. it quite is common to have decrease abdomen pains. each physique is often incorrect approximately this. you are able to bleed slightly yet it quite is by using the mucus plug. there isn't any way that the penis could desire to injury the toddler in any way. notwithstanding if it is uncomfortable nevertheless you mustn't do it. it quite is shown that maximum women who're sexually energetic in late being pregnant carry to finished term. And no, except it quite is a severe risk being pregnant, it won't make you have a miscarriage.

2016-10-16 08:44:55 · answer #5 · answered by corridoni 4 · 0 0

The doctors suggested my husband and I stop having intercourse after 27 weeks when I attempted to have my daughter after sex. If you have a weaken cervix, it can cause you to go into early labor and you really don't want to have a baby until after 36wks. So hey, after 36 weeks go for it. :)

2006-10-24 09:33:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

The women who aren't supposed to have sex probably have problems with preterm labor. Semen can ripen the cervix and orgasm can cause contractions. Because of this, moms who are at risk for PTL may be told not to have sex.

2006-10-24 09:33:55 · answer #7 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 1 0

in some cases of permenant abortion the pregnancy became so sensitive foe some women so doctors advice women to avoid sex for first 3 month.

2006-10-24 09:32:11 · answer #8 · answered by lostship 4 · 0 0

I was actually told by one doctor that having sex up to almost delivery can help the birth channel to be more open and therefore make for an easier delivery.

2006-10-24 09:31:59 · answer #9 · answered by porkupuss 3 · 0 0

some women have discomfort already so depending whats going on with your body & what your telling the doctor.... it doesn't hurt the baby unless you have a big behind man that will lay on you like he doesn't know what time it is

2006-10-24 09:30:23 · answer #10 · answered by Lala 1 · 0 0

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