How Safe Is Sex During Pregnancy
When a woman becomes pregnant, one of the questions
uppermost in the minds of the couple is whether they
will be able to enjoy any sexual intercourse in the
following months. Some couples dread pregnancies as it
could put a dampener on their sexual life. But the good
news is that pregnancy may not necessarily intervene in
your sexual life at all. There are several
misconceptions about having sexual intercourse during
pregnancy and that is why couples develop wrong notions.
However, most of these notions are quite unjustified.
The first thing one must understand is how pregnancy
affects the body of the woman. Pregnancy occurs when the
male sperm fertilizes the egg cell of the female. This
fertilized egg is called as the embryo, which gets
implanted in the uterus. Pregnancy brings about a host
of changes in the woman, the first of them being the
pause in the menstrual cycles. The embryo develops into
the fetus. In order to protect the fetus, the amniotic
cavity develops around it. The amniotic cavity is a
fluid filled cavity meant for supplying the fetus with
all the nutrients it requires for its development. At
the same time, in order to prevent further
fertilizations, the uterus opening, i.e. the cervix, is
blocked off by a layer of mucus.
Now we know the changes that take place in the uterus
when pregnancy occurs. Nature provides the growing fetus
with all the protections necessary. The mucus layer cuts
off the growing embryo from the rest of the outside
world.
Contrary to popular belief, there is no harm in having
sex when a woman is pregnant, and this could continue
till late in the pregnancy. First and foremost, there is
no way the penis or the seminal and vaginal fluids can
come in contact with the embryo and cause any
infections. This is because of the mucus layer that
blocks off the cervix. Also for this very same reason,
there can be no dislodging of the embryo inside the
uterus in any manner.
However, care must be taken with the sexual positions
that are adopted. The missionary position must be
avoided, since in this position there is a tendency to
lay more pressure on the uterus. The missionary position
is the one in which the male lies on top and both
partners are belly-to-belly in contact. Also the
woman-on-top position must be avoided. Any other
position in which pressure is not exerted on the woman’s
uterus is acceptable.
It is necessary to speak to the doctor about sexual
intercourse when the woman is pregnant. This is because
though there are no technical problems with sexual
intercourse during pregnancy, there can be some
biological problems linked with the past of the woman.
Like if the woman has had a premature birth in the past,
then the doctor would advise the couple to refrain from
penetrative sexual intercourse in the last three months
of pregnancy. Women with miscarriages previously must
not indulge in penetrative sexual intercourse during the
first three months. And women who have a short cervix
(this can be ascertained with a sonography test) must
abstain from sexual intercourse throughout the
pregnancy.
Yet sexual intercourse during pregnancy takes on a new
meaning as the couple soon realizes. Since the woman’s
body undergoes numerous changes – including the increase
in the size of the breasts and the hips – the male
partner may become more aroused. Hormonal changes may
also induce the woman to become more libidinous during
pregnancy. At the same time, on an emotional level, the
partners develop greater love for each other in
anticipation of their shared joy.
But the contrary of this case can also be seen. During
pregnancy, some women might become too preoccupied with
their thoughts to become interested in sexual
intercourse. They may be intrigued by the changes in
their bodies, and even scared of them to an extent. If
such a situation arises, then it becomes the man’s
responsibility to put the woman at ease.
Some couples could find sex during pregnancy too
difficult to manage, due to the increase in the size of
the couple. This could make the vagina difficult to
access considering some sexual positions. The man may be
reluctant to lie on top because of fear of harming the
fetus, and the woman may not lie on top for fear of
putting more weight on the man. Both of these situations
could lead to difficulty in managing sexual intercourse.
Finally, it must be remembered that there are
alternatives to sexual intercourse if things become too
difficult. Mutual masturbation is one of the options.
The couple can stimulate each other’s genitals by hands
and lead them to orgasms. This could help relieve the
sexual frustration. Oral sex can be performed without
any problems. Though not advisable due to hygienic
reasons, anal sex is also an option. But the most
important thing is, the couple should develop stronger
emotional bonds of love for each other. During
pregnancy, it is best to make love with the mind than
with the genitals.
by Dr John Anne
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