Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy, or will it damage the baby?

Question

Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy, or would doing that hurt the baby or give it brain damage or something?

Answer 1

Perfectly safe, healthy, and enjoyable!

Your baby is in your uterus...no where near the penis upon penetration. Not to mentio it has an amniotic sack, uterus, and cervix protecting it. Just don't be too rough on your stomach.

Answer 2

The baby will be born with a dent in its forehead...just kidding, I couldn't resist. Seriously though, unless your doctor specifically forbids intercourse, you are perfectly safe. It is also okay to have an orgasm--it might feel a little odd, thinking of the baby in there, but all he/she feels is the gentle rocking motion. Sex with your partner will keep the two of you feeling connected instead of feeling distant. The only difficulty you may experience is that as you get farther along and therefore bigger, is that you may have to try some different positions! The missionary (man on top) position won't work for long, so try it with you on top, and after a while you may have to stick with 'doggy style'. At least that was my experience, but of course everyone's different. Congratulations and good luck with the new baby!

Answer 3

It is safe to have sex up until you deliver! I did with my first two and plan on the same with my current pregnancy!

This is a great time to enjoy with your partner ... and besides ... after the baby comes there will be a little time before you can have sex again. Enjoy it now!

Answer 4

It is totally safe, unless you have a high risk pregnancy. You can have sex until up to around a month before you are due. I stopped a couple of months before I delivered! Good Luck in all!!

Answer 5

Is It Safe to Have Sex During Pregnancy?
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.)

Answer 6

Experts not me, say that is totally safe, of course when you get bigger try not to squeeze the baby, they also say you can have an orgasm easily because there is more blood flowing in your body (I am assuming you are married or have a permanent partner, otherwise you can get bad STD that can absolutely harm the baby)

Answer 7

If you have a healthy low risk pregnancy it is completely safe to have sex while pregnant- any questions you may have you doctor should be happy to answer them.

Answer 8

Depending on the circumstances of the pregnancy, you can have sex all the way up to when you are in labor. It depends on the comfort of the mother. My midwife told my husband and I to have sex to make my labor stronger. I good idea is to ask your doctor or midwife they will explain everything you need to know in fine detail.

Answer 9

nope, perfectly safe the whole way through unless the doctor tells you to stop. It's just the 4 weeks after giving birth that you're strictly forbidden from putting anything in your vagina, even a tampon.

Answer 10

NOOOOOOOOO Sex will not hurt the baby in anyway.

Go to baby.com and read more information about this subject..........This is a very helpful website...........It relate to all topic to pregnancy..........