Can sex harm my baby?
the short answer is No, not
directly. Your 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. There's also a thick
mucus plug that seals the cervix and helps guard against infection. Your penis does not come into contact with the fetes during
sex.
Can intercourse or orgasm 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 healthcare 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 increase or decrease during pregnancy? You and your partner's desire for sex is likely
to increase or decrease as well. Some men feel even closer to their pregnant partner and enjoy the changes in their bodies.
Some men experience decreased desire because of fears about the burdens of parenthood, or concerns about the wellbeing of
both the mother and their unborn child. 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. remember, that communication with your partner is so important
try to explain your fears.
If you have any concern talk them over with a health care professional and contact a doctor immediately if you notice unusual
symptoms after intercourse, such as pain, bleeding, or discharge, or if you experience contractions that seem to continue
after sex.
If your doctor, nurse-midwife, or other pregnancy health care provider anticipates or detects certain significant complications
with your pregnancy, he or she is likely to advise against sexual intercourse.
