im 18 weeks pregnant and ever since i found out i havent wanted to have sex. I know that there isnt anything to worry about and that it cant do any damage but i cant help but think of the baby! Has anyone else had this or am i just being daft? Its really starting to bother me now as its not really fair on my partner.
2007-01-26 07:03:47 · 16 answers · asked by saza_b_1984 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i was the same i didn't do it for the whole nine months??? Your right it isn't anything to worry about, but the whole idea that my baby was inside my belly freaked me out so i just wouldn't do it selfish i know but my boyfriend was also a little freaked by it to.....
hope this helps
Good luck with the baby also as soon as the baby was born it all went back to normal and because we hadn't done it for so long it was more special after the baby.
2007-01-26 10:00:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes as your hormones are fluctuating all over the place, you just don't feel like sex. There's nothing wrong with that. It just depends on the person. And the farther you get along in pregnancy, you'll probably want it even less because it gets really awkward as your abdomen starts growing.
Sex won't under any circumstances hurt your baby (as long as it isn't rough!). If you have concerns about it, speak with your doctor. I'm sure you won't be the first patient to ever inquire about something like that, and you certainly won't be the last either. They won't judge you for asking a question that you think might be ridiculous. They'd rather you ask so they can put your mind at ease.
2007-01-26 07:15:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am exactly the same, I am too scared to as well, my partner is none too happy! I didn't have sex for the whole nine months in my first pregnancy but my partner left me! So this time the pressure is on. I know it doesn't harm the baby but I cant stop thinking about the baby like you. Perhaps if you take it slow and gentle the first time the anxiety will disappear (lets hope) good luck!
2007-01-26 08:14:05 · answer #3 · answered by Hayley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a pretty common fear when pregnant. As long as your doctor hasn't placed you on any restrictions it's perfectly fine to have sex - you can't hurt the baby!!! The baby is protected by all the layers and actually some say they enjoy the motion because it's like you are rocking them to sleep.
So enjoy this time with your partner before you get too big to be comfortable!!
2007-01-26 07:19:28 · answer #4 · answered by Jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont have to stop at all, and your right, there's nothing to worry about, you cant do any damage to the baby. Most women actually get more aroused during pregnancy. My wife would never leave me alone for the whole pregnancy with our daughter. Relax ! The only difference you might find is finding the right comftable position for you during the pregnancy.
Your husband will understand though. Besides, if your not entirely happy doing it, there's plenty more things you can do to keep your partner happy :)
2007-01-26 07:19:09 · answer #5 · answered by trickyrick32 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are having a normal pregnancy the baby will be fine. Doen't use vibraters, or have your partner blow air into your vagina as for it can cause problems for the baby but besides that there is no reason not to have intercourse. If you don't want to it is perfectly normal too and many women loose their sex drive after becoming pregnant.
2007-01-26 07:14:57 · answer #6 · answered by fuzzyfontaine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing to worry about unless you see some spotting or bleeding after. It could mean placenta Privia ( Placenta covering cervix), or another condition. I had Placenta Privia at 14weeks with my first and was put on Pelvic Rest for 6 weeks until they saw that it had moved up, which it normally does, after tht i could have sex with no more problems. Sex is completly safe unless a doc has instructed you not to for reason i have given above or others.
2007-01-26 07:26:58 · answer #7 · answered by Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand your worry, but it really isn't fair to your partner. Why don't you just try it. Remember if you are too uncomfortable or if it becomes painful then yes STOP by all means. But you should definitely give it a shot for your partners sake. If not, then he should try to be understanding, and try some different "methods" you two can do together. Good Luck.
2007-01-26 07:18:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had 3 children and I had sex all through the pregnancies. I was concerned about that also when I was pregnant with my first but then I asked my doctor and he told me that it is just fine. If you have pains in your stomach while having sex then you might want to talk to your doctor about it. It is just fine to have sex up until the day that you go into labor. YOUR BABY IS PROTECTED.
2007-01-26 07:16:22 · answer #9 · answered by tweety 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry - you won't hurt the baby by having sex. If anything, you'll do the baby good by flooding its system with happy hormones!
If you don't feel like it, don't do it, but there is no way you can harm your baby by having sex! You might want to experiment with different positions if it's uncomfortable to have him on top, but your baby is fully protected by the amniotic sac.
2007-01-26 07:20:09 · answer #10 · answered by Skidoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋