Many couples want to know if it’s safe to have sex during pregnancy. The first six to twelve weeks of pregnancy, as well as the final eight weeks, are not recommended for sexual activity due to the slight chance of miscarriage. Intercourse is often permitted from the fourth through the seventh month of a pregnancy unless your doctor advises you otherwise for “medical reasons.”
A pregnant woman could very well feel sexual during her pregnancy. However, at this time, there is some risk of the essential amniotic fluid leaking out during intercourse. However, the couple can and should engage in gentle love-making, fondling, and caressing.
While having sex during pregnancy, it is advisable that the woman be positioned above (woman superior position) and the man below, or that they both are in a sitting position, so that no unusual pressure falls on her abdomen, and movement during intercourse is gentle. If the man is positioned above (missionary position), his weight could bear down on the woman, and unknowingly his movements can also become rough. This could disturb the foetus. The ‘spoon position’ is yet another very good option to have intercourse during pregnancy.
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Women who have a previous history of miscarriages or whose pregnancy carries a risk of abortion (threatened abortion) are advised to avoid any form of sexual activity that might result in her having an orgasm, as contractions of the uterus during orgasm could be risky and damaging.
If vaginal bleeding occurs during pregnancy, it is recommended to refrain from all types of sexual activity until you get clearance from a qualified obstetrician.
For those who engage in oral sex (cunnilingus), if the air is blown forcefully into the vagina out of excitement, it can be unsafe for a pregnant woman as this can cause ‘air embolism’ i.e. an air bubble in the bloodstream.
In conclusion, intercourse during the first 3 months and the last 2 months of pregnancy is not advisable. During the 4th to 7th months of pregnancy, intercourse is allowed lest you are advised otherwise for medical reasons.
