By
Mayo Clinic
staff


Has pregnancy spiked your interest in sex? atau is sex the last thing on your mind? Either way, here's what anda need to know about sex during pregnancy.

If anda want to get pregnant, anda have sex. No surprises there. But what about sex while you're pregnant? The jawapan aren't always as clear. Here's what anda need to know about sex during pregnancy.

Is it OK to have sex during pregnancy?

As long as your pregnancy is proceeding normally, anda can have sex as often as anda like — but anda may not always want to. At first, hormonal fluctuations, fatigue and nausea may sap your sexual desire. During the saat trimester, increased blood flow to your sexual organs and breasts may rekindle your desire for sex. But sejak 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 atau other problems in the developing baby — not to anything anda do atau don't do.

Does sex during pregnancy harm the baby?

Your developing baby is protected sejak 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, anda might want to lie seterusnya to your partner sideways atau position yourself on bahagian, atas of your partner atau in front of your partner. Let your creativity take over, as long as anda keep mutual pleasure and comfort in mind.

What about oral and anal sex?

Oral sex is selamat, peti deposit keselamatan during pregnancy. There's a caveat, however. If anda 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 anda and the baby.
Generally, anal sex isn't recommended during pregnancy. Anal sex may be uncomfortable if anda have pregnancy-related haemorrhoids. lebih 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 atau anda 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 anda have a normal pregnancy, orgasms — with atau without intercourse — don't seem to increase the risk of premature labor atau premature birth. Likewise, sex isn't likely to trigger labor even as your due tarikh 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 atau completely covers your cervical opening (placenta previa)

What if I don't want to have sex?

That's OK. There's lebih 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 atau off-limits, try cuddling, Ciuman atau massage.

After the baby is born, how soon can I have sex?

Whether anda give birth vaginally atau sejak 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 atau a repaired episiotomy to heal.

If you're too sore atau exhausted to even think about sex, maintain intimacy in other ways. Stay connected during the hari with short phone calls, e-mel messages atau text messages. Reserve a few quiet minit for each other before the hari begins atau 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 anda want to prevent a subsequent pregnancy.

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