One of the most sought after questions but definitely the least asked head-on of all would concern sex during pregnancy. This is because of an earlier perception that abstinence in the course of pregnancy is definite and final. However, modern views oppose such belief.

Health experts say that sex during pregnancy is perfectly natural and normal. Hence, it is a safe practice. Do not worry about the fetus. Your baby is completely secured and protected by the uterine and abdominal layers of muscles acting as walls. Besides, the amniotic fluid enveloping your baby serves as a cushion for protection against possible trauma or injury. And also, never underestimate the power of a mucus plug. The cervix is rendered impassable. With these three mechanisms acting hand in hand, comfort in the fact that sexual activity is still possible. In truth, it could be even be a good way of exercising one’s body.

But then again, doctors will warn against being involved in such strenuous activities especially because of certain medical conditions existing that will harm both the baby and the mother. Sex is to be avoided in cases of bleeding; even minimal spotting will be considered as a form of bleeding, in threatened miscarriages (past pregnancies are counted) and cramping sensations which might eventually lead to preterm labor. If either one of the couple has sexually transmitted disease, sex is absolutely not a good idea. Another convincing reason to believe that sex is definitely a no-no at times is because eighty percent of women who have already experienced miscarriage will likely experience such condition if triggered.

With the exceptions discussed, a couple can still be intimate with each other. There are other ways of professing one’s love to another. If human desire is the issue herein, never forget that another life is at stake although no one can exactly tell if even the mother would have to suffer a drawback.

For those couples who are given the go signal by the doctor, being gentle especially to the needs of a woman who is going through a lot should always be kept in mind. Pregnancy will result in raging hormones, activity intolerance and still in certain occasions, inactivity. Being gentle will also have to mean taking into consideration some parts that are deemed swollen and tender like the breasts. Rough play, although believed to be an inducer of labor is encouraged to be mellowed; nonetheless, it will actually still depend on the partner. Being sensitive to the needs of a partner still works in this kind of scenario; communicating what one wants and what one does not want is essential. Additionally, the medical field recognizes that there is indeed, an increase in sexual activity during pregnancy probably rooting from the impossibility of becoming impregnated.

In a nutshell, nothing is wrong with entertaining sexual intercourse during pregnancy. It is perfectly ordinary will not bring about harmful effects unless it is contraindicated especially when advised by a doctor. Consulting one just for verification purposes is strongly advocated.

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