2007-01-15 15:23:29 · 35 answers · asked by brenda 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Can I have sex while I'm pregnant?
Absolutely. With a normal pregnancy, you can keep doing it right up until your water breaks. Do check with your doctor or midwife first if you've been treated for premature labor or if you're having any problems with your pregnancy, such as a shortened or dilated cervix, leaking amniotic fluid, placenta previa, or bleeding, or if you have a history of miscarriages. There are some instances when you should avoid having sex.
But as long as your pregnancy is normal, you won't hurt the baby by making love, even with your partner on top. The thick mucus plug that seals the cervix helps guard against infection. The amniotic sac and the strong muscles of the uterus also protect your baby. Though your baby may thrash around a bit after orgasm, it's because of your pounding heart, not because he knows what's happening or feels pain.
Will it feel as good?
Even better for some women, not as good for others. Increased blood flow to the pelvic area can cause engorgement of the genitals and heighten the sensation. But the same engorgement gives other women an uncomfortable feeling of fullness after intercourse ends. Also, some women may have abdominal cramps during or after intercourse. Your breasts may become enlarged and can be more tender, which can cause discomfort when they're fondled. You may have more vaginal discharge or moistness, which can make sex either more pleasurable or can result in some vaginal irritation. If you notice a sudden change in the amount of vaginal discharge or a foul or unusual odor, check with your practitioner. You could have a vaginal infection or your bag of waters may have broken. When your water breaks, you may feel a slow leak rather than a gush of fluid all at once.
Hope this helps!
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2007-01-15 15:29:19 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me and my wife have three kids, and with each of them, we were able to continue having sex throughout the pregnancy. We actually made love the night before each of them were born, without any consequences.
Now the hard part...will you be in the mood? Probably not! You will need to have your man "romance" you, and make sure your emotions are taken care of (I'm assuming it's you that's pregnant...).
Also, you should consult your doctor because there are some extreme cases that won't allow for you to have intercourse if it will endanger the pregnancy. But, there are always other options if that is the case...
2007-01-15 15:30:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can have sex throughout the entire pregnancy. Some people worry about hurting the baby, but the baby is so far up the birth canal that the chance of the penis getting to it is impossible. Of course no man on top, but there are many other positions!
2007-01-15 15:29:27 · answer #3 · answered by pngstar06@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have sex the entire way unless you're having some sort of medical problem.
Research has even shown that having sex toward the end of prengnancy may encourage going into labor if the baby is being a little stubborn.
2007-01-15 15:26:34 · answer #4 · answered by inkantra 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless the doctor says you can't due to a medical reason, you can have sex all the way through pregnancy. The only time you can't have sex is after your water breaks but at that time you won't be thinking about it anyway.
2007-01-15 15:34:29 · answer #5 · answered by busemomme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can continue to have sex throughout your pregnancy. Some doctors will actually tell you to have sex at the expected due date to induce labor. As long as it is comfortable for you, you should be fine. But, your doctor is the best person to ask.
2007-01-15 15:30:41 · answer #6 · answered by mariposa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have sex up until 9 months of being pregnant. It really just depends on the comfort level of the women. Your probably going to have to try different positions to comfortably have sex.
2007-01-15 15:31:21 · answer #7 · answered by Diamond~ I <3 my Son 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can have sex throughout the pregnancy but I'd double check with your doctor though in most cases in fine, actually sex is supposed to be good in pregnancy (during the ninth month for enducing labor) but the rest should be fine.
2007-01-15 15:25:57 · answer #8 · answered by curiosityreincarnated 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can have sex up until delivery as long as your waters haven't broken. (That will increase risk of infection!) Sex is also good in aiding the onset of labor. There is a hormone in seamen that helps ripen the cervix! Have fun!
2007-01-15 15:54:35 · answer #9 · answered by Boppysgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This differs from one pregnancy to the other. Usually as long as your water hasn't broken it is safe to continue . This of course is different if you have a history of miscarriage or if there are complications during preg. Ask your DR. He/She can tell you .
2007-01-15 15:29:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋