What You Need to Know About Having Sex While Pregnant

So you're pregnant does this mean that your whole life has to do a complete circle? Well to an extent your life will never be the same again, for a start you are a parent-to-be, but even though you are pregnant it does not mean that you can not go out and have fun. One of the most common activities people worry about being able to do is have sexual intercourse. There are many myths surrounding this question, and these myths like most myths, are wrong. The myth that having sex whilst you are pregnant will hurt the baby, is completely wrong. Sex is very safe during pregnancy, however if you are a high risk pregnancy you may want to double check with your health care provider to be extra cautious. One of the key things to remember whilst you are pregnant you growing baby is protected by amniotic fluid.

The big 'O' factor. Orgasms also have many myths surrounding them. For example it is dangerous to have one because it can harm the baby and can cause pre-term labor, this again is not true, but if you have a high risk pregnancy and are concerned talk to your health provider, they will be happy to discuss your concerns with you. Remember it is always better to be safe, and NO question is a stupid question.

If during or after sex you suffer from pain, vaginal bleeding, or leakage of amniotic fluids you should call you health care provider, and report these symptoms as it may be an indication that sex is not good for you at this time. Also towards the end of your pregnancy when your cervix begins to dilate you may wish to use a condom as an extra prevention from getting an infection.

During pregnancy, you can participate in oral sex if you still enjoy it at this time. For some women this may be more uncomfortable or more painful than usual, if this is the case talk to your partner and explain how you feel. You may also want to avoid to much air getting blown in the vagina at this time, because your circulatory system changes whilst your are pregnant. It is possible for air bubbles to enter the bloodstream which could cause problems to both you and the baby.