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Can Sex During Pregnancy Cause Harm To The Baby?
can sex during pregnancy be detrimental to the child?
my fiance is eight weeks pregnant with my child, we've been back and forth on the topic of having sexual intercourse during the pregnancy, we've even done some research, most of the research forums have agreed with my standpoint which is the fact that the fetus is surrounded by amniotic fluid in the uterus, and the uterus itself has strong muscles that also offer protection for the baby. She has been progressing normally so far throughout the pregnancy, thus far we have not had any complications. She has two medical conditions which are irrelevant to the development of the baby, those are:
scoliosis and exima, beyond that she is perfectly healthy, is sexual activity safe during any stage of pregnancy, especially the first trimester?
my fiance is eight weeks pregnant with my child, we've been back and forth on the topic of having sexual intercourse during the pregnancy, we've even done some research, most of the research forums have agreed with my standpoint which is the fact that the fetus is surrounded by amniotic fluid in the uterus, and the uterus itself has strong muscles that also offer protection for the baby. She has been progressing normally so far throughout the pregnancy, thus far we have not had any complications. She has two medical conditions which are irrelevant to the development of the baby, those are:
scoliosis and exima, beyond that she is perfectly healthy, is sexual activity safe during any stage of pregnancy, especially the first trimester?
Fri, 28 Nov 2014
Hi, thanks for writing..
It is better to avoid intercourse in the first trimester before 12 weeks and in third trimester after 28 weeks.. in the first trimester, it can cause abortion.. 3rd trimester it can cause rupture of the membranes.. 2nd trimester is safe to have sex. Direct stimulation on to cervix can cause shake on to uterus which can lead to abortion..Hope I have answered your query..Good day..
It is better to avoid intercourse in the first trimester before 12 weeks and in third trimester after 28 weeks.. in the first trimester, it can cause abortion.. 3rd trimester it can cause rupture of the membranes.. 2nd trimester is safe to have sex. Direct stimulation on to cervix can cause shake on to uterus which can lead to abortion..Hope I have answered your query..Good day..
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