Care and benefits of sex during pregnancy
During pregnancy , many women feel insecure when they have an intimate relationship with their partner because they fear that the sexual act may harm their baby. Being pregnant does not have to be an obstacle when having sex with the couple, since there is no medical contraindication in this regard.
During pregnancy, many women feel insecure when they have an intimate relationship with their partner because they fear that the sexual act may harm their baby. Being pregnant does not have to be an obstacle when having sex with the couple, since there is no medical contraindication in this regard.
Sex and pregnancy, month by month
The couple can have sexual relations during pregnancy without this entailing harm to the woman and the baby. The baby does not know what his parents are doing, since it will be very well protected in the womb and in the abdomen of his mother.
- In the first trimester of pregnancy, although hormonal change favors female pleasure, fatigue, nausea and other symptoms of this phase of pregnancy may cause discomfort and lack of interest in sex.
- In the second trimester of pregnancy, the early discomforts of pregnancy will be more controlled and the woman can enjoy more sex with her partner. Her body will already be more used to the new situation, her belly still does not bother, and she may feel more desire to have sex.
- In the third trimester of pregnancy towards the end of pregnancy, perhaps the woman loses a little interest in sex, since the size of her gut has grown and her priority now is to prepare herself to welcome her baby. Will be more aware of the preparations before delivery. In any case, it is not necessary to have sexual intercourse to achieve intimacy with your partner. Sex will be in other ways.
Sex in pregnancy
During the sexual act it is very important that there is dialogue between the couple, that they have good humor, understanding, patience and that they let themselves be carried away by pleasure. Sex is favorable to childbirth because it exercises the muscles of the woman's vagina. In any case, it is important that the woman talk to her doctor in case of doubt. Another thing is the care. For example, if the couple is going to have oral sex, it is not advisable for the man to blow air into the woman's vagina. This can cause an embolism (blood vessel blocked by an air bubble), which can lead to serious injuries for the woman and the baby.
When pregnancy and sex are not so safe
- Sex during pregnancy alone is not safe when:
- there is a history or risk of miscarriage
- there is a risk of premature birth
- pregnancy is considered high risk
- there is bleeding or vaginal discharge without reasons
- there is placenta previa
- the cervix is weakened
- there is rupture or loss of amniotic fluid
The best sexual positions in pregnancy
Sexual positions change as the pregnancy progresses. At first, they are normal, but after the fourth month or when the belly starts to grow, the best positions are as follows: Durante - During the first and second trimesters, the couple can position themselves in four, with hands and knees on the bed . In this way, pressure on the woman's belly is avoided.
- The woman on her back, to exert more control for her comfort.
- The couple sideways in spoon position, to decrease the pressure on the abdomen. The woman is positioned on her side and her seems to be put in the same position behind her.
