my wife is five months along. i know she wants to have some intercourse and i do too but i'm nervous about causing her or our unborn daughter harm. we haven't had any for a few months now. its our first child. my wife and i have a pretty healthy and happy marriage. we are looking very forward to our daughter's birth. what did u other pregnant ladies experience during intercourse? i know this seems weird me asking this from my wife's email but yahoo answers won't get me started with my own. should i talk to my wife's doctor about this? and is it alright to be nervous or worried about doing it?
2007-06-28 09:16:47 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Unless your doctor tells you not to have sex, then it's okay. The fetus is further up than you think and blocked by the cervix. As long as your wife is comfortable, then any position is fine. And yes it's normal to have fears like this during pregnancy, from both the father and the mother! But it's ok =)
2007-06-28 09:31:47 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH MY GOODNESS.... Pregnant sex is the BEST! Almost worth getting pregnant for! LOL. Seriously though, you have nothing to worry about. It will not harm her or the baby, and can actually do some good. It is a good exercise that is also enjoyable and later during the pregancy the hormones in semen can actually bring on labor (which is great if you need to avoid being induced, or are getting antsy and want to speed things up).
Plus, may I just say again how wonderful it is....During pregnancy there is extra blood flow to the genital area making for some pretty intense expiriences. PLUS, with the belly getting in the way it will force you to try some new, oh so fabulous, positions.
So, stop worrying. Don't let your nerves get in the way of another great exprience you two can share together. Just enjoy your wife, and her wonderful new curves and I can guarntee that you will love.
Best of luck, and congrats on the little one.
:)
2007-06-28 09:28:51 · answer #2 · answered by RealRedhead 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there was any reason not to have sex the doctor would have told you to refrain (they call it pelvic rest). I have to concur that sex while pregnant is very enjoyable as long as you can find a comfortable position. Obviously missionary style becomes impossible as the belly gets in the way. We have found that me in doggy style with hubby standing at the edge of the bed is the most enjoyable and comfortable for both of us.
As for hurting the baby, not much chance. As well endowed as you may think you are you are not going to reach. There is also a mucus plug that will stop anything from reaching the baby. Your wife may bleed a little afterwards but it shouldn't amount to much and that's normal since the membranes and tissues down there are just a bit more sensitive but that's also why sex is sooooooo much better!!
2007-06-28 10:50:04 · answer #3 · answered by babybugs1980 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...definately talk to your doctor. When I was pregnant, I asked these questions and my physician recommended sex for as long as it was comfortable to me. I think it's normal to feel nervous, you don't want to do anything that will hurt the baby. I would say it's fine...I have 3 children and was intimate with my husband throughout, with all three.
There is so discomfort after intercourse...some cramping, it's not painful, but your wife may find it scary.
My physcian explained to me that there is a hormone in sperm, this hormone is one of the hormones that a woman's body releases during labor, and that's why there was some cramping after sex. It causes the cervix to dilute just a tad, which is also the reason he encouraged sex...the process more less works out the cervix...it makes for a much easier labor. But like I said..talk to your physician...he can probably explain it better for one...and I think you would feel more confident hearing from a professional.
2007-06-28 09:28:11 · answer #4 · answered by darknangelic77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm currently 21.5 weeks pregnant and have been having sex since day one. Unless your wife's doctor had told her not too, then you cannot harm her or your unborn child. If it will ease your mind then talk to her doctor, but I don't really think that should be necessary. Your wife needs to feel like she is still attractive and desirable, even if she is pregnant. With our hormones going crazy, sometimes a little intimacy is the only thing that can set our minds at ease. Hope this helps and congratulations on you new bundle of joy on the way.
2007-06-28 09:24:55 · answer #5 · answered by Lostlove 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its completely safe to have sex through out the entire pregnancy you wont hurt the baby just don't do any crazy positions just make sure shes ok and not having any pains if so stop when i was pregnant some times i would have pains during sex just make sure shes ok and i think its normale for men to be nervous and think there gonna hurt the baby but you wont. Your wife may even be into it more now than before because of her hormones or she may not. Good luck and congradulations on the baby.
2007-06-28 09:31:32 · answer #6 · answered by Nicole 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you shouldn't be nervous about having sex while your wife is pregnant. as long as there are no complications in the pregnancy, go for it. the baby won't know a thing.
personally, pregnant sex is better than non-preg sex. you don't have to worry about timing around a period or worry about getting pregnant; plus w/all the hormones in her body, it can make it much more enjoyable. read the "what to expect" book and you can find some good positions that will be comfortable for her.
2007-06-28 09:22:46 · answer #7 · answered by Hillary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a horny toad and didn't slow down on the intercourse at all. My daughter is fine. In fact I had sex up until 3 days before she was born. I actually wanted to have sex before going to the hospital, since I was being induced and knew I wouldn't be having sex again for another 6 weeks.
2007-06-28 09:26:45 · answer #8 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sex is totally safe. I am six months and my husband and I have sex on a regular basis we just have to expand our horizons now becuase some positions are a little uncomfortable for me with my growing belly..to tell you the truth sex has actually been better I seem to get more out of it! Go for it! It will be great I promise, your wife will think so too!
2007-06-28 09:25:50 · answer #9 · answered by Buggy Jean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when I was pregnant, I wanted it ALL the time. It is safe to have sex during pregnancy, and it is actually healthy. Personally, I did not have sex when I was pregnant, but if I would have I would have been in heaven!! It is okay to be nervous about it, but you will not do any harm to your unborn daughter. The sex will probably be amazing!!
2007-06-28 09:22:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋