I am weeks 12 weeks pregnant. And during sexual intercourse my husband has discharged inside. Is it harmful to my baby. I am really worried. I was sleepy and didn't realise what was happening.
2006-12-17 17:39:35 · 39 answers · asked by havillah k 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
No, there is no possible way the baby will be affected by your husband's discharge. The little one has a forcefield if you will.
2006-12-17 17:42:20 · answer #1 · answered by Jonny 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Throughout pregnancy the cervix is tightly closed and sealed with a plug of mucous, nothing can get in there until the plug (sometimes known as "the show") comes out and/or or the waters break at the beginning of labour. Until then your baby is protected from infection and unless you have a high risk pregnancy with a threat of miscarriage, sex should be fine.
One of the reasons you may be worried is that you may have heard that this can start labour off. This is only the case if the woman's body is very nearly ready to go into labour anyway, in which case the hormones in semen can sometimes just tip the balance to get things going. But up until then, it's not going to have that effect because the right hormones aren't present in your system.
BTW, pn's friends have got it all wrong! Sometimes babies are born with a buildup of dry skin on their heads, or a creamy white substance on their skin (this is called vernix and is like a barrier cream, protecting the baby's skin while it is in the amniotic fluid), but these are *nothing* to do with sex or semen whatsoever!!
I suggest you find out a bit more about pregnancy and how your body works, then you won't have so many worries. Get yourself a good pregnancy book - any decent bookshop will have a selection to choose from - or check out some of the good quality websites offering pregnancy information, such as:
http://www.nct.org.uk/info/
http://www.whattoexpect.com/public/what-to-expect-homepage.aspx
http://www.midwivesonline.com/index.php
2006-12-17 18:52:29 · answer #2 · answered by purplepadma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly Don't feel embarressed about this question as many women feel equally concerned and sometimes slightly intimidated by asking these questions face to face.
Having intercourse and your husband ejaculating inside you will not harm yourself or your babe, there are no issues at all or reason to stop having any kind of sexual experiences whilst you are carrying a child.
The only time to be concerned is if or when it becomes uncomfortable at all, and if this happens, basically you need to stop, either find i different more comfortable position, or if you feel the need to, stop.
Remember sex is not all about penetration. You need to sit with your partner and discuss your concerns and see how he feels about this also.
I Hope this has been helpful to you..
Dan - x - Good luck with your pregnancy!
2006-12-17 17:49:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont be to shy to ask anyone.. Its understandable you are going to have alot of questions to ask during this precious time... However it is perfectly fine for that to happen.. It will not harm the baby in any way!!!!! Just keep having fun :-) Dont worry I was concerned about the same thing.....
Good Luck
2006-12-17 17:56:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ask your doctor about having sex, even though you feel shy about it. If your pregnancy is high-risk in some way, the doctor may ask you to abstain during pregnancy.
That being said, MOST women can and should have sex during pregnancy. Sex helps you bond with your partner and can really help relax you. And your husband ejaculating into you will not harm you or your baby in any way. The area is 'closed for business' so to speak.
Trust me, doctors have heard EVERY question about pregnancy. They will not think badly of you for asking about sex. Ob/gyns deal with the results of sex on a daily basis! ;)
2006-12-17 17:53:54 · answer #5 · answered by Annette T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're perfectly fine. Its quite normal to continue having sex right up until the endof your pregnancy. You'll just find that you might have to change positions. The baby will not be harmed. Enjoy your pregancy and all the very best wishes for you all for the future
2006-12-17 18:11:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's fine! In fact, it's the one time in your life you don't have to worry about it... enjoy.... the only thing I would say is if you're sleepy during sex, you should get your husband to spice things up a little :o)
Here's to a healthy and happy baby!
2006-12-17 17:51:07 · answer #7 · answered by demnity 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sweetie i can see why it might concern you, but dont let it. no harm can be caused by male discharge as you describe it inside you. how do i know? well i am a father of two and my partner is pregnant with our third. you should look at this time, as a time you can enjoy sex with your partner and not worry about protection. cause i assure you male discharge does not harm your children i know because the two children i have are perfect!
2006-12-17 18:45:33 · answer #8 · answered by nicholas l 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No harm whatsoever. But, please get over being shy about asking anything of your doctor. A medical professional has heard it all, and are being paid to answer your questions. You should be able to be forthright with him/her. Since you're pregnant, you will be loosing any inhibitions you may have soon enough. Before this is over, nothing will be too personal.
2006-12-17 17:49:53 · answer #9 · answered by kj 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's fine.
The area where your baby is growing is seperated by a membrane (cervix) so no "foreign material" can harm it.
Do not be afraid to ask your doctor anything...they will not judge you and believe you me...they have heard much worse than you could imagine! LOL
Relax and enjoy your baby and your husband's love.
2006-12-17 17:44:40 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
dont worry normal intercourse does not harm the baby
2006-12-17 19:25:38 · answer #11 · answered by thunderchild67 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋