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Pregnancy Sex Basics
Now that you're pregnant, there's no doubt that your sex life will change. But just because you have a burgeoning belly doesn't mean that you have to spend the next nine months living like a nun.
Safety IssuesSex during pregnancy can be both safe and enjoyable. Your baby is perfectly protected in your uterus, and most couples can safely continue having sex right up until the baby is born. That said, there are a few situations in which your doctor will probably advise you against intercourse. These include:
- Preterm labor
- More than one miscarriage
- Placenta previa (a condition in which the placenta blocks the opening of the uterus)
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Breaking of the amniotic sac or leaking amniotic fluid
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Im 24weeks and i actually lost about 20lbs my first trimester, and was down to my prepregnancy wieght (from 2 years ago) and now that Ive put all that weight back on in like the last two mpnths,, Im finding that my husband seems less atracted to me. He still tells me Im pretty and how he loves me but hes constantly telling me "no" to any kind of sexual anything, which makes me feel really bad,no matter what he says. any advice?
6/20/2011 01:58:24 PM Report Abusewell intercourse for me during pregnancy is DISturbing!!!!!!!!!! I nenver felt unattractive in my life and now hold extra weight kind of get under my skin
5/10/2011 06:58:19 PM Report AbuseI'm about 12 weeks pregnant and I'm so nervous to have sex. My husband is really trying to be sensitive to how I feel but I just feel very awkard. I don't want to hurt the baby. I know my docotor said it was ok but I just feel very nervous.
2/13/2011 07:34:27 PM Report Abuseyes, I try to use ky jelly it may help a bit.
8/30/2010 08:40:53 AM Report Abusecan sperm of another man affect unborn babies dna?
7/25/2010 05:39:13 PM Report AbuseSex during pregnancy is always different for everyone. Sex can hurt because the uterus is sensitive or cause cramping from an organism.This is normal.As long as you are not having any heavy bleeding or unnormal fluids I wouldn ot worry too much but always talk to your doctor. Not sure on how sex with effect delivery but I would think it would help and not hinder. Some studies say that sperm will help you dilate fast but only try this if you are past due and desperate.
7/23/2010 02:34:12 PM Report AbuseI am 34 weeks pregnant and have had sex throughout my pregnancy. My doctor said that their is actually something in the males sperm that makes labor easy becuase of the lubrication. But if there is any pain than I don't think you should do anything. The pain may just be from you tensing up because of nervousness that you might hurt the baby. The baby will be ok!
7/13/2010 01:55:58 PM Report Abuseim pregnant and im 37weeks and i havent had sex in 6month and i was wondering if ths was ok bc Im having my baby vaginal and i dnt want to be in more pain then im already suppose to be
7/11/2010 10:13:20 PM Report Abuseive found if your partner pushes to hard it can hurt but other than that i wouldnt think so...
6/25/2010 10:07:13 PM Report Abuse