Hallow Dear,

During first three months pregnancy is in a rather precarious phase. Hence, we advise to observe sexual abstinence during first three months of pregnancy. After that, if there is no risk factor, sex can be performed.

However, it is safer to perform sex with partial insertion of penis into the vagina. If the sex is performed in side positions, the penis will not be completely inserted. It is safe to have sex like this till 7 months of pregnancy.

After seven months, physically it becomes uncomfortable to have sex. There is a risk of pressure on the abdomen also. Moreover, the uterus is becoming more and more sensitive; hence pressure on the abdomen may cause the premature contractions of the uterus or risk to the pregnancy.

For your urinary infection, please get your urine examined and then get culture & sensitivity done on your urine. This will identify the bacteria and the antibiotics to whom they are sensitive. Accordingly, you may be given appropriate antibiotics.

Moreover, you are having itching in your private parts which started after the intercourse. This means that you have developed either fungal or trichomonal infection from your husband. These infections lead to white discharge and are likely to infect the eyes of the baby during delivery. Therefore, avoid sex till both of you are completely cured of these infections. Both of you must take the treatment simultaneously, shave the private parts, boil underwear and cut the nails short. I would advise you to use panty-liners. These precautions will prevent the reinfection. PLEASE DO NOT HAVE SEX TILL ALL YOUR INFECTIONS ARE CURED. Please report to the Obstetricians about these infections and get appropriately treated.

I hope you have got the message.

Dr. Nishikant Shrotri