Sex is considered to be safe during all stages of pregnancy when the pregnancy is normal, when there are few risks for complications like pre-term labor or miscarriage. Mostly expectant mothers find fluctuations in their moods and desire during some stages of pregnancy. Many women feel uncomfortable during sex due to their enlarged bodies during pregnancy. It is always best to consult your doctor to suggest regarding sex during pregnancy, generally it is safe to have sex, as the baby is protected by the amniotic fluid in the womb of the mother by the abdomen and by the mucous plug which seals the cervix which helps in guarding the infections.
There can be few situations when your health care provider can indicate you to avoid sex, they can be engaging in oral sex, engaging in sex with a partner who has sexually transmitted disease such as HIV, herpes or genital warts as the mother can contract the infection which can be dangerous to be unborn baby. Some other reasons cited by the doctor to avoid sex can be vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge, leakage of amniotic fluid, history of miscarriage, history of premature birth or labor, low lying placenta, incompetent cervix or carrying more than one fetus.
Some experts suggest to completely avoiding sex during late weeks of pregnancy as the semen contain a certain chemical, which may provoke contractions. There are certain times like when women carries twins or more babies it is best to avoid sex during the third trimester. It should also be avoided if a woman experiences early labor pains or have a history of premature births or labor.
Many women find a lesser desire for sex due to hormonal imbalances, tender breasts, fatigue, nausea, frequent urination and exhaustion. While some women can find an increased crave for sex during their pregnancy. Good communication between the partners could be of great help to satisfy each other during the pregnancy period.
Certain positions of sex could be changed during pregnancy as a safety measure. The traditional missionary position should be avoided after four months of pregnancy as the weight of the enlarged uterus puts a lot of pressure on the major vessels carrying blood. Other positions of sex like side by side can be a good alternative. Oral sex should be avoided during pregnancy as blowing into the vagina can be very harmful for the mother and the baby.
When the baby is born the couple has to wait until the postpartum checkup to resume their sex life, as the genital organs of a woman takes some time to heal after delivery. Doctors advise to have sexual intercourse after about 6 weeks as the vagina gets ample time to heal. If you are not enjoying sex then other options can be thought of like self-stimulation or oral sex. Sexual intercourse can be painful or discomforting for the first few times after pregnancy due to the dryness in the vagina. However this problem disappears after some days or else few lubricants can be used to over come the dryness.
Suggested Reading:
+ Lesbian Pregnancy
+ Ectopic Pregnancy Danger
+ How to Conceive a Baby Boy
+ Easy Ways to Get Pregnant
No related posts.