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Has pregnancy spiked your interest in sex? hoặc is sex the last thing on your mind? Either way, here's what bạn need to know about sex during pregnancy.
If bạn want to get pregnant, bạn have sex. No surprises there. But what about sex while you're pregnant? The các câu trả lời aren't always as clear. Here's what bạn need to know about sex during pregnancy.
Is it OK to have sex during pregnancy?
As long as your pregnancy is proceeding normally, bạn can have sex as often as bạn like — but bạn may not always want to. At first, hormonal fluctuations, fatigue and nausea may sap your sexual desire. During the một giây trimester, increased blood flow to your sexual organs and breasts may rekindle your desire for sex. But bởi the third trimester, weight gain, back pain and other symptoms may once again dampen your enthusiasm for sex.
Can sex during pregnancy cause a miscarriage?
Many couples worry that sex during pregnancy will cause a miscarriage, especially in the first trimester. But sex isn't a concern. Early miscarriages are usually related to chromosomal abnormalities hoặc other problems in the developing baby — not to anything bạn do hoặc don't do.
Does sex during pregnancy harm the baby?
Your developing baby is protected bởi the amniotic fluid in your uterus, as well as the mucous plug that blocks the cervix throughout most of your pregnancy. Sexual activity won't affect your baby.
What are the best sexual positions during pregnancy?
As long as you're comfortable, most sexual positions are OK during pregnancy. As your pregnancy progresses, experiment to find what works best. Rather than lying on your back, bạn might want to lie tiếp theo to your partner sideways hoặc position yourself on hàng đầu, đầu trang of your partner hoặc in front of your partner. Let your creativity take over, as long as bạn keep mutual pleasure and comfort in mind.
What about oral and anal sex?
Oral sex is an toàn, két an toàn during pregnancy. There's a caveat, however. If bạn receive oral sex, make sure your partner doesn't blow air into your vagina. Rarely, a burst of air may block a blood vessel (air embolism) — which could be a life-threatening condition for bạn and the baby.
Generally, anal sex isn't recommended during pregnancy. Anal sex may be uncomfortable if bạn have pregnancy-related haemorrhoids. thêm concerning, anal sex may allow infection-causing bacteria to spread from the rectum to the vagina.
Are condoms necessary?
Exposure to sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy increases the risk of infections that can affect your pregnancy and your baby's health. Use a condom if your partner has a sexually transmitted infection, you're not in a mutually monogamous relationship hoặc bạn choose to have sex with a new partner during pregnancy.
Can orgasms trigger premature labor?
Orgasms can cause uterine contractions, but these contractions are different from the contractions you'll feel during labor. If bạn have a normal pregnancy, orgasms — with hoặc without intercourse — don't seem to increase the risk of premature labor hoặc premature birth. Likewise, sex isn't likely to trigger labor even as your due ngày approaches.
Are there times when sex should be avoided?
Although most women can safely have sex throughout pregnancy, sometimes it's best to be cautious. Your health care provider may recommend avoiding sex if:
You're at risk of preterm labor
You have unexplained vaginal bleeding
You're leaking amniotic fluid
Your cervix begins to open prematurely (cervical incompetence)
Your placenta partly hoặc completely covers your cervical opening (placenta previa)
What if I don't want to have sex?
That's OK. There's thêm to a sexual relationship than intercourse. Share your needs and concerns with your partner in an open and loving way. If sex is difficult, unappealing hoặc off-limits, try cuddling, kissing hoặc massage.
After the baby is born, how soon can I have sex?
Whether bạn give birth vaginally hoặc bởi C-section, your body will need time to heal. Many health care providers recommend waiting four to six weeks before resuming intercourse. This allows time for your cervix to close and any tears hoặc a repaired episiotomy to heal.
If you're too sore hoặc exhausted to even think about sex, maintain intimacy in other ways. Stay connected during the ngày with short phone calls, email messages hoặc text messages. Reserve a few quiet phút for each other before the ngày begins hoặc while you're winding down before bed. When you're ready to have sex, take it slow — and use a reliable method of contraception if bạn want to prevent a subsequent pregnancy.
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Mayo Clinic
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Has pregnancy spiked your interest in sex? hoặc is sex the last thing on your mind? Either way, here's what bạn need to know about sex during pregnancy.
If bạn want to get pregnant, bạn have sex. No surprises there. But what about sex while you're pregnant? The các câu trả lời aren't always as clear. Here's what bạn need to know about sex during pregnancy.
Is it OK to have sex during pregnancy?
As long as your pregnancy is proceeding normally, bạn can have sex as often as bạn like — but bạn may not always want to. At first, hormonal fluctuations, fatigue and nausea may sap your sexual desire. During the một giây trimester, increased blood flow to your sexual organs and breasts may rekindle your desire for sex. But bởi the third trimester, weight gain, back pain and other symptoms may once again dampen your enthusiasm for sex.
Can sex during pregnancy cause a miscarriage?
Many couples worry that sex during pregnancy will cause a miscarriage, especially in the first trimester. But sex isn't a concern. Early miscarriages are usually related to chromosomal abnormalities hoặc other problems in the developing baby — not to anything bạn do hoặc don't do.
Does sex during pregnancy harm the baby?
Your developing baby is protected bởi the amniotic fluid in your uterus, as well as the mucous plug that blocks the cervix throughout most of your pregnancy. Sexual activity won't affect your baby.
What are the best sexual positions during pregnancy?
As long as you're comfortable, most sexual positions are OK during pregnancy. As your pregnancy progresses, experiment to find what works best. Rather than lying on your back, bạn might want to lie tiếp theo to your partner sideways hoặc position yourself on hàng đầu, đầu trang of your partner hoặc in front of your partner. Let your creativity take over, as long as bạn keep mutual pleasure and comfort in mind.
What about oral and anal sex?
Oral sex is an toàn, két an toàn during pregnancy. There's a caveat, however. If bạn receive oral sex, make sure your partner doesn't blow air into your vagina. Rarely, a burst of air may block a blood vessel (air embolism) — which could be a life-threatening condition for bạn and the baby.
Generally, anal sex isn't recommended during pregnancy. Anal sex may be uncomfortable if bạn have pregnancy-related haemorrhoids. thêm concerning, anal sex may allow infection-causing bacteria to spread from the rectum to the vagina.
Are condoms necessary?
Exposure to sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy increases the risk of infections that can affect your pregnancy and your baby's health. Use a condom if your partner has a sexually transmitted infection, you're not in a mutually monogamous relationship hoặc bạn choose to have sex with a new partner during pregnancy.
Can orgasms trigger premature labor?
Orgasms can cause uterine contractions, but these contractions are different from the contractions you'll feel during labor. If bạn have a normal pregnancy, orgasms — with hoặc without intercourse — don't seem to increase the risk of premature labor hoặc premature birth. Likewise, sex isn't likely to trigger labor even as your due ngày approaches.
Are there times when sex should be avoided?
Although most women can safely have sex throughout pregnancy, sometimes it's best to be cautious. Your health care provider may recommend avoiding sex if:
You're at risk of preterm labor
You have unexplained vaginal bleeding
You're leaking amniotic fluid
Your cervix begins to open prematurely (cervical incompetence)
Your placenta partly hoặc completely covers your cervical opening (placenta previa)
What if I don't want to have sex?
That's OK. There's thêm to a sexual relationship than intercourse. Share your needs and concerns with your partner in an open and loving way. If sex is difficult, unappealing hoặc off-limits, try cuddling, kissing hoặc massage.
After the baby is born, how soon can I have sex?
Whether bạn give birth vaginally hoặc bởi C-section, your body will need time to heal. Many health care providers recommend waiting four to six weeks before resuming intercourse. This allows time for your cervix to close and any tears hoặc a repaired episiotomy to heal.
If you're too sore hoặc exhausted to even think about sex, maintain intimacy in other ways. Stay connected during the ngày with short phone calls, email messages hoặc text messages. Reserve a few quiet phút for each other before the ngày begins hoặc while you're winding down before bed. When you're ready to have sex, take it slow — and use a reliable method of contraception if bạn want to prevent a subsequent pregnancy.
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