Many couples are still reluctant to have sex during pregnancy because of the risk of miscarriage or still afraid of hurting the baby. You should know that the baby is well protected by the amniotic membranes and fluid that surrounds it. The mucous plug that closes the cervix protects from infections. Uterine contractions caused by the female orgasm are not dangerous. The gynecologist is always there to inform his patient.

It is particularly important to preserve the life of the couple and their privacy during this period. Of course, during pregnancy, the woman sees great physical and psychological changes; she can see her libido changed. Indeed, some women feel very feminine and willing to have sex. To a great extent, hormones are responsible because they accentuate the sensitivity of the breasts and genitals. Other women, on the contrary, experience a decrease in libido, mostly because of fatigue, changes in their body and the anguish of becoming mother or the birth. This desire may vary throughout pregnancy. The decrease in libido often happens during the first trimester. An increase may be experienced in the second trimester and is followed by a further decline in the last trimester, often linked to the approach of the term or the fact of feeling too heavy.

We must not forget that it takes two to make love. During pregnancy, the man looks at his partner differently, his desires change, which may also affect the intimacy. For some men, a pregnant woman is very sensual, for others it will be the opposite. The fear of paternal responsibilities may also inhibit the libido of men.

However, in medicine, there are obviously cases where it is strongly discouraged and even forbidden to have sex during pregnancy:

(1) If the placenta is located too low in the uterus there is a risk of bleeding which may cause detachment of the placenta, or even bleeding.

(2) If the threat of premature birth is severe, when the cervix is opened before the end of the eighth month, sex can cause premature delivery.

(3) In a case of multiple pregnancy.

(4) Those with a history of miscarriage (avoiding intercourse during the first two months of pregnancy).

(5) When a premature birth was experienced by the patient in the past, it is better to avoid sex during the last 12 weeks of pregnancy.

(6) And other medical causes such as high blood pressure.

Conversely, sexual intercourse can be recommended to induce childbirth, for example where the date of the term is expired. During the first months of pregnancy when the belly is still not round, all positions are possible. As the belly becomes rounder, more positions will become uncomfortable. It is important for the couple to find the best positions so that the woman is best protected. At the end of pregnancy, it should be remembered that penetration is not the only way to achieve pleasure and masturbation can help them live a fulfilling sexuality.