How safe is sex when you are pregnant?

Question

I am 29 weeks pregnant and was wondering how safe is sex when you are pregnant.

Answer 1

It is safe as long as you are comfortable

Answer 2

Yes, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. The main risks that come with having sex during pregnancy are infection, STD, and premature labor.

Infection can come from any germs that are on your partner's genitals when you have sex. Pregnancy hormones can disturb the balance of good bacteria in your vagina, making you more prone to yeast infections and other vaginal problems.

STDs are another biggie. You ALWAYS need to protect yourself against these - pregnant, or not - but esspecially during pregnancy, as some STDs can be harmful and even fatal to newborns.

Lastly, premature labor, although rare, can occur from sexual intercourse if your pregnancy is considered high risk. Orgasms cause the uterus to contract, which is normal and healthy, but, in some cases, the contractions keep coming. If this happens, drink some water, and lie on your left side. If they don't stop within an hour, call your OBGYN or midwife.

Remember - in most cases, sex is perfectly safe, and, as always, discuss any further questions you have with your doctor.

Answer 3

Is it safe to have sex in the third trimester?
Yes, with a few exceptions. It's not safe if you're bleeding or have a placenta that's in front of the baby's head -- they call this placenta previa. With placenta previa, if the penis comes in contact with the cervix or you have contractions as a result of orgasm, it can traumatize the placenta and cause significant enough bleeding that you lose the pregnancy. Also you shouldn't have sex if your membranes are ruptured (water breaks) because then the baby is no longer protected against any possible infection. It's also risky to have sex if it's early in your third trimester and you're having premature labor or you have a short cervix, because an orgasm can stimulate contractions. But if you're having a healthy normal pregnancy there's no risk, though as you get larger, it may be uncomfortable, requiring you to be creative about your position.
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Answer 4

Your baby is surrounded and cushioned by amniotic fluid, and protected by your uterus and a layer of muscles. And the mucus plug inside your cervix helps guard against infection. (It's not impenetrable, though, so if you or your partner has sex with other people, you need to use condoms to protect yourself — and your baby — from sexually transmitted infections.) In certain circumstances, though, you may have to modify your activity or abstain from sex altogether for part or all of your pregnancy.

You shouldn't have sex if you have any of the following conditions or symptoms:
• Placenta previa

• Premature labor in this pregnancy (even if it has stopped)

• Unexplained vaginal bleeding or discharge

• Abdominal cramping

• Cervical insufficiency

• A dilated cervix

• Ruptured membranes (your water has broken)

• You or your partner has an outbreak of genital herpes or feel one coming on. Also avoid intercourse and other genital contact for the entire third trimester if your partner has a history of genital herpes (and you don't), even if he has no sores or symptoms. The same applies to receiving oral sex if he has oral herpes (cold sores).

• Other sexually transmitted infections (unless you and your partner have been treated and follow-up testing was negative)

There are other situations in which your healthcare practitioner may advise you to not to have sex. For example, if you had a spontaneous preterm birth in a previous pregnancy, she will probably advise you to stop having sex at some point during this pregnancy, and possibly for the whole pregnancy until you reach 37 weeks.

Whatever your situation, don't be shy about talking about sex with your practitioner. If she has advised you not to have sex, be sure you understand whether she's just talking about intercourse, or about putting anything in your vagina, or about any activity that may bring you to orgasm. (Orgasm can cause mild uterine contractions, as can nipple stimulation and the prostaglandins in semen.)

And, of course, if you notice any unusual symptoms during or following intercourse, such as pain or discharge, be sure to let your practitioner know. If you can't have sex, don't despair: You can still kiss, give each other long massages, and share your feelings for each other.

Answer 5

Besides possible STD's, I say it's pretty safe. I think you are worried about possible miscarriage and you're far enough along that that shouldn't be an issue. But it's always best to check with your doctor. I had sex up until the day I delivered my daughter.

Answer 6

Sex whilst pregnant is very safe, as long as you are comfortable and not lying on the baby. Girl on top is best .

Answer 7

Sex is safe, long as you are not having rough sex where you are being slammed into the headboard or wall : ). Long as you are not having any pain or bleeding after sex. Go on and enjoy.

Answer 8

sex is fine, whenever you feel like it, right up till the last day if thats how you please! but more tp the point is being comfortable with it, some people dont like it and some people experience pain, so experiment a bit with it! and then enjoy, its as safe as having it when not pregnant

Answer 9

sex is safe provided you have not been told otherwise from a gp or midwife, my wife is 35wks preg and we are still having sex just be carefull if your not with a regular partner or if your current partner hasnt had the all clear for std's as you will still be at risk of them

Answer 10

Safe.

Answer 11

Completely safe as long as you are sensible, it can also help bring on the baby as you get closer to full term. Mind you so can long walks and curry but they just aren't as much fun are they.