First and foremost, I would talk to your doctor and make sure that you're not in a high-risk category to miscarry. If you're not, though, sex it more than okay, and most doctors will actually encourage it, as it makes the bond between mother and father-to-be stronger.
I have an eight year old and I am pregnant again with our second. My husband and I have never forgone sex. We do it just as much as we did before I got pregnant (well, when the morning sickness isn't killing me), and nothing is wrong. With our first, we had sex from day one until the day we delivered, and plan to do the same thing with this one. As long as your water hasn't broken or your doctor hasn't told you not to have sex, it's more than okay and perfectly safe.
If you're worried, though, talk to your OB. He/she should be able to encourage you to feel comfortable continuing a healthy sexual life with your husband throughout your pregnancy.
Congratulations on the baby!
2006-11-11 00:44:48
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answered by <3 The Pest <3 6
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Unless your health care provider advises you otherwise, sex during pregnancy is safe for you and your baby.
Many expectant parents worry that sex can be harmful during pregnancy. They fear that intercourse could hurt the baby, or even cause miscarriage. Some are afraid that the baby somehow “knows” that sex is taking place. The partner sometimes worries that intercourse might cause discomfort or pain for the pregnant woman. Worries like this are common and completely normal, but most of them are unfounded.
If your pregnancy is considered to be high risk, you may need to be more cautious than other women. Your health care provider may advise you to avoid intercourse for all or part of your pregnancy.
The Changes of Pregnancy
Many women are not very interested in sex while they are pregnant. Exhaustion, raging hormones, tender breasts and self-consciousness about her growing girth can put a pregnant women’s sex drive on hold. Take heart in the fact that most couples resume an active sex life sometime during the first year of their baby’s life.
Many women find that pregnancy makes them want sex more than they did before they became pregnant. This sex drive is caused by hormonal changes. For some women, newfound voluptuousness can play a role in making them feel sexier than ever.
Positions that work before pregnancy and early in pregnancy can be uncomfortable or even unsafe at later stages of the baby’s development. For example, a woman should avoid lying flat on her back after the fourth month of pregnancy, because the weight of the growing uterus puts pressure on major blood vessels. Fortunately, there are alternatives to the traditional missionary position, such as lying sideways or having the woman on top.
As for the baby, he or she has no idea what Mom and Dad are doing. The baby is well protected by a cushion of fluid in the womb and by the mom’s abdomen.
Suggestions for You and Your Partner
If you’re concerned, ask your health care provider if it’s okay to have sex.
Talk to each other about your needs and concerns in an open and loving way. If you work together, you can probably figure out how to put a smile on each other’s face.
Let mutual pleasure and comfort be your guide. If something doesn’t feel physically or emotionally right to one of you, change what you’re doing.
Keep your sense of humor.
If the pregnancy is high risk or if you have any questions at all, ask for guidance from your health care provider.
After the baby is born, wait until after your postpartum checkup before you resume intercourse.
2006-11-12 08:57:23
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answered by blue 2
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Sex is fine. As long as you both are comfortable with it. If/until it becomes painful for her or uncomfortable for you or her, then it's fine. Her doctor may, for whatever reason, say you shouldn't have sex, but he should also give a reason and not just say 'no sex'.
If that happens, explore the world of 'other sexual opportunities' like hands and oral things to satisfy the sexual craving you two may get.
Usually, until you, the lady, or the doctor say it isn't okay, then sex is fine.
Watch out for WIVES TALES that go along with pregnancy. If you're curious about them enter wives tales in the search and see all the funny things people use to think. I have and it's hilarious.
2006-11-11 00:23:20
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answered by Lucianna 6
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Pregnant women are able to have sex until their water has broken or until the doctor has instructed otherwise. If sex is uncomfortable for her, she may want to be on top so that she can control how much of your penis goes inside of her. If she is not strong enough to be on top, you two could lay side by side (belly to back) and she can tell you what feels good or if it is a little painful.
If you give her oral sex, do not blow into her vagina. I'm not sure of the reason, but my ob/gyn instructed us of that.
2006-11-11 00:11:14
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answered by Anonymous
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Why do you experience you're able to instruct off your abdomen while there are maternity outfits. i become consistently informed i become tremendously while i become pregnant. I wore stylish maternity outfits and felt "proud" to be carrying my toddler. i think of what's "unattractive" is during pregnancy women human beings positioned on outfits which at the instant are not maternity outfits and if their abdomen button is protruding, the tight shirt famous that. that's not stylish and unattractive in my opinion. I wore unfastened-flowing blouses and maternity denims and appeared super. The maternity outfits are plenty nicer than they have been years in the past...in case you are able to not discover the money for them through fact the shops might nicely be expensive, circulate to a consignment save or possibly a thrift shop. the clothing are generally in super shape through fact they don't seem to be worn that long, and you gets super maternity outfits for a good value. settle for the reality which you're carrying a (with any luck) healthful toddler and there is not any clarification for embarrassment~delight in the present you have been blessed with ~ motherhood ~ and circulate purchase your self maternity outfits. there are distinctive women people who might prefer to be pregnant and can't have that have. Why are some American women human beings egocentric with a me-me-me-me and in basic terms me mentality?
2016-11-23 15:27:14
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answered by ? 4
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Its perfectly safe to have sex throughout your entire pregnancy until your water breaks, unless you are having complications and your doctor says not too. I have had 3 babys and one on the way and you dont have to stop it. Now when you have the baby then you have to wait 6 weeks to have sex. But that is not until after the baby is born.
2006-11-11 00:41:10
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answered by Blondi 6
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congrats first of all and a serious advice,better consult a doctors as individual differs n so do the problems n complecations.trust me better ask ur doc never feel shy n hide anything from ur doc,advocate n ur wife b coz that can cause u a gr8 damage so friend talk openly to ur doc all the best!!!!!!!!!!
2006-11-11 07:04:47
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answered by jagruti shah 1
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well i am 7 weeks pregnant and I am not going to risk having sex incase I loose the baby doctor say if you have had good pregnancys in the past its ok but i think you shouldnt
2006-11-11 00:12:17
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answered by clairefleck 2
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Sex is fine during pregnancy unless you start to spot or have any pain.
When I was 8 weeks, I started spotting after sex so I took it easy for awhile.
You can have sex.
It's normal.
2006-11-11 00:39:20
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answered by Sheila G 2
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hay in preg. sex is safe 4-5 month.
but in perg. when u sex always remind that u husband is not on ur.
it is bad for u & ur baby.Do sex & take some step so that both are happy.
2006-11-11 02:30:44
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answered by shorewalas 3
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