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Has pregnancy spiked your interest in sex? 또는 is sex the last thing on your mind? Either way, here's what 당신 need to know about sex during pregnancy.
If 당신 want to get pregnant, 당신 have sex. No surprises there. But what about sex while you're pregnant? The 답변 aren't always as clear. Here's what 당신 need to know about sex during pregnancy.
Is it OK to have sex during pregnancy?
As long as your pregnancy is proceeding normally, 당신 can have sex as often as 당신 like — but 당신 may not always want to. At first, hormonal fluctuations, fatigue and nausea may sap your sexual desire. During the 초 trimester, increased blood flow to your sexual organs and breasts may rekindle your desire for sex. But 의해 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 또는 other problems in the developing baby — not to anything 당신 do 또는 don't do.
Does sex during pregnancy harm the baby?
Your developing baby is protected 의해 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, 당신 might want to lie 다음 to your partner sideways 또는 position yourself on 상단, 맨 위로 of your partner 또는 in front of your partner. Let your creativity take over, as long as 당신 keep mutual pleasure and comfort in mind.
What about oral and anal sex?
Oral sex is 안전한, 안전 during pregnancy. There's a caveat, however. If 당신 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 당신 and the baby.
Generally, anal sex isn't recommended during pregnancy. Anal sex may be uncomfortable if 당신 have pregnancy-related haemorrhoids. 더 많이 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 또는 당신 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 당신 have a normal pregnancy, orgasms — with 또는 without intercourse — don't seem to increase the risk of premature labor 또는 premature birth. Likewise, sex isn't likely to trigger labor even as your due 날짜 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 또는 completely covers your cervical opening (placenta previa)
What if I don't want to have sex?
That's OK. There's 더 많이 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 또는 off-limits, try cuddling, 키싱 또는 massage.
After the baby is born, how soon can I have sex?
Whether 당신 give birth vaginally 또는 의해 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 또는 a repaired episiotomy to heal.
If you're too sore 또는 exhausted to even think about sex, maintain intimacy in other ways. Stay connected during the 일 with short phone calls, 이메일 messages 또는 text messages. Reserve a few quiet 분 for each other before the 일 begins 또는 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 당신 want to prevent a subsequent pregnancy.
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