Having Sex During Pregnancy

Sex while Pregnancy

Your partner may also sometimes worry if sexual intercourse may cause you discomfort or pain when having sex during pregnancy. Concerns like these are common and completely normal, but most of them are unproven.

Unless your doctor advises you otherwise, sex during pregnancy is safe for you and your baby. The baby is protected by the Amniotic Fluid in your womb and by your abdomen.

You can continue to have sex during pregnancy right from conception to as far as a few days before childbirth, as long as you and your partner are comfortable. And having orgasms are safe too.If you have oral sex, tell your partner not to blow air into your vagina. This could force air inside you, which could cause an air embolism. Air embolisms can cause permanent brain damage and even death to a pregnant woman and her baby.
However, consult your doctor who will give you further advice as per your present medical condition as well as that of your partner.

Your body goes through various changes during pregnancy and this has an impact on your desire to have sex. The early phase of pregnancy puts your body through various hormonal changes and feelings of tiredness and nausea may weaken your sex urge. Similarly, weight gain, back pain or other conditions during the final phase of your pregnancy will also cause a lack in sexual desire. During the second Trimester when there is an increased blood flow to your sexual organs and breasts, your desire to have sex will often increase.

baby in Uterus

Your baby is well protected by the Amniotic Fluid in your Uterus and also by mucous plugs that block the Cervix. This not only protects your baby from infections, but also prevents your partner’s Penis from touching the baby.

Masturbation is a great stress buster and relieves you and your partner of a lot of sexual tension. Couples who are anxious about penetrative sex can opt for mutual masturbation. Masturbation will not hurt your baby.
Orgasms do cause uterine contractions, but this should not be mixed up with the kind of contractions that you'll feel during labor. Many women also fear that orgasms lead to Premature Labor or premature birth.
If your pregnancy has been normal, having orgasms either during intercourse or through masturbation will not cause Premature Labor or birth