Can I have sex while pregnant?

A harmonious sex life between husband and wife is a bridge to maintain a good relationship. However, during pregnancy, sex becomes a difficult thing for couples. Because of the fear of affecting the baby, many pregnant mothers dare not let their husbands touch themselves during pregnancy, fearing that it will cause miscarriage. Is such worry necessary? Is it possible to have sex during pregnancy?

I believe that after being diagnosed with pregnancy, women will be warned by doctors to abstain from sexual intercourse, especially in the early stages of pregnancy. This is because they are afraid of miscarriage, but this does not mean that they cannot have sexual intercourse. You can have sex during pregnancy, but it should be done at the appropriate time.

Early pregnancy: You probably haven't heard that expectant mothers' sexual activity in early pregnancy affects the health of the fetus. However, some doctors may also advise you to avoid or reduce sexual activity during the first three months of pregnancy. Because this is a time when miscarriage is prone to occur, especially for pregnant women who are at high risk of miscarriage. What the doctor may be concerned about is that in the early stages of pregnancy, the placenta is not yet tightly connected to your uterine wall. If you have improper sexual intercourse, it may cause uterine contractions and lead to the possibility of miscarriage.

Mid-pregnancy: In the mid-pregnancy, the placenta has been formed and the pregnancy is relatively stable; the early pregnancy reaction has passed, sexual desire has increased, and you can have moderate sex. Moderate sexual life during the second trimester is beneficial to the love between husband and wife and the healthy development of the fetus. Domestic and foreign research shows that: if the couple has a harmonious and loving relationship during pregnancy and the pregnant woman is in a good mood, it can effectively promote the growth and development of the fetus, and the baby will be born with quick reactions, language development and good health. However, more sex life is not necessarily better. It must be arranged reasonably and attention must be paid to sexual postures and frequency to avoid adverse effects on the fetus. It is advisable to have sexual intercourse 1-2 times a week.

Late pregnancy: After the eighth month of pregnancy, the fetus grows rapidly, the uterus enlarges significantly, and is very sensitive to any external stimulation. In our country, couples in the late stages of pregnancy are advised to stop having sex as much as possible to avoid accidents. Sexual intercourse in late pregnancy will not induce premature birth, premature rupture of membranes, or vaginal infection. Even in a twin pregnancy, sexual intercourse in late pregnancy will not increase the possibility of premature birth. On the other hand, as the gestational age increases, the body shape of the pregnant woman will change and her activities will gradually be restricted. In the late stages, she may experience back pain, fatigue, etc. Therefore, it is best to avoid sexual intercourse.

After 36 weeks of pregnancy: Sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited at this time because the fetus begins to descend and sexual intercourse will cause the cervix to open, leading to bacterial infection, premature rupture of membranes, premature birth and intrauterine infection.

After understanding the question of whether you can have sex during pregnancy, I believe you can arrange your sex life reasonably and arrange your married life according to the growth time of your baby. In fact, in the middle of pregnancy, proper sex life also has certain benefits. It can allow women to relax physiologically, which is good for the baby's growth.