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