Is Sex During Pregnancy OK? Ann Arbor MI
Is Sex During Pregnancy OK?
The myths surrounding sex during pregnancy are endless. Sex can hurt the baby. The baby will know what's happening. Sex can cause a miscarriage. What's an expectant mom or dad to believe? Here, we separate the fact from the fiction.
Q. Can you have sex during pregnancy?
A. Yes, you can. If you are healthy and are having a normal pregnancy, having sex isn't risky and you can engage in it right up to the last weeks before your delivery. However, if your doctor warns you of a medical complication such as preterm labor, bleeding, or placenta previa (which means your placenta has attached to the low end of your uterine wall), you shouldn't have sex during pregnancy.
Q. Will sex hurt the baby?
A. No. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), your baby is well-protected by amniotic fluid and the strong muscles of the uterus. There is also a thick mucus plug that seals the cervix and helps to protect against infection.
Q. Can sex cause a miscarriage?
A. No. The Mayo Clinic points out that a miscarriage in the first trimester is usually due to chromosomal abnormalities or other development problems with the baby, not any actions you do. However, if you have a history of miscarriage, or a condition that leads to miscarriage such as an incompetent cervix (the cervix or opening of the uterus is weak), you should be cautious about sex during pregnancy...
