3 FAQ about sex during pregnancy

Can having sex harm my baby? the simple answer is No, not directly. The baby is fully protected by the amniotic sac (a thin-walled bag that holds the foetus and surrounding fluid) and the strong muscles of the uterus. Inside you if you want the gory details there is a thick mucus plug that seals the entrance to the cervix and helps guard against infection. The penis does not come into contact with the foetus in any way during sex. Some times your doctor or mid wife will suggest that you avoid sexual intercourse during pregnancy and often in the last few weeks, this is usually due to a complication or in the last few weeks it is to avoid premature labour. If you are concerned ask your midwife to make sure there are no contra indications for your pregnancy.

Can having intercourse or orgasms cause miscarriage or contractions? In most cases normal, low-risk pregnancies, the answer is no. The contractions that you may feel during and just after orgasm are entirely different from the contractions associated with labour. However, it is better to check with your health care provider to make sure that your pregnancy falls into the low-risk category. It is common for doctors to recommend that all women stop having sex during the final weeks of pregnancy, because semen contains a chemical that may actually stimulate contractions.

Is it normal for my sex drive to be none existent during pregnancy? It is really good to be aware that you and your partner's desire for sex is likely to increase and or decrease as the pregnancy progresses. Some people feel even closer to their partner and enjoy the changes in their bodies others don‘t. Some men experience decreased desire because of fears about the burdens of parenthood, or concerns about the well being of both the mother and their unborn child. In some cases it is also difficult for some men to reconciling there partners identity as a sexual being with their new emerging identity as an expectant mother, others love their partners being pregnant and can’t get enough of them remember that talking with your partner is so important try to explain your fears. If you have any concerns about your sex drive or your partners talk them over with a health care professional.

Warning: You should contact a doctor immediately if you notice unusual symptoms after intercourse, such as pain, bleeding common but must be checked, or discharge, or if you experience contractions that seem to continue after sex. If your doctor, nurse-midwife, or other pregnancy health care provider finds or anticipates complications with your pregnancy they are likely to advise against sexual intercourse for the remainder of the pregnancy.

Try to remember all people are different, and what ever happens during pregnancy most people do get their sex drives back to normal within a few months after the bouncing baby is born.