The traditional idea is that intercourse after a pregnant woman is pregnant will endanger the health of the fetus, so some parents-to-be start abstinence after their wives are pregnant. In fact, there are differences in whether or not you can have sex after pregnancy at different stages of pregnancy. So what are the precautions for sexual life during pregnancy? Under what circumstances should pregnant women not have sex? Do you use condoms during pregnancy?
1. Is it possible to have intercourse during pregnancy?
The study pointed out that some reports of unfavorable sexual behaviors for the fetus mostly came from pregnant women with medical conditions. In fact, the uterine contractions caused by moderate orgasms are an exercise for the fetus, and healthy pregnant women can have sex.
After pregnancy, women's requirements for sexual life and sexual response are reduced because of changes in endocrine function, early pregnancy response and consideration of the impact on the embryo. Especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy, on the one hand, because the placenta is immature, the connection between the placenta and the uterine wall is not yet close, and on the other hand, the secretion of progesterone is insufficient, which cannot give strong maintenance to the embryo. May cause miscarriage. Therefore, it is best not to have intercourse in the early stages of pregnancy.
Generally speaking, the impact of pregnant women's sexual life on the fetus is mainly manifested in the first and last three months of pregnancy. The first three months are easy to cause miscarriage in pregnant women, and the second three months often lead to premature birth of pregnant women, and the impact of sexual life in the rest of the time on the fetus will not be too great. Therefore, the time should be strictly controlled to avoid accidents. In fact, a woman's libido can be greatly diminished during pregnancy, especially during the first three or four months of pregnancy, when she shows apathy or a strong aversion to any sexual encounter.
This is because the fatigue brought about by pregnancy makes women's libido low during this period, and they cannot take care of their sexual life. Although some pregnant women have unabated libido, they feel so tired at night that they don't have an adequate response to sex. For this reason, men should have sufficient understanding of pregnant women, and husbands should use various methods, such as helping their wives to do more housework, or accompany their wives for a walk. In short, let the wife get back the lost sexual desire as much as possible, so that the husband and wife can really get a satisfying sex life.
Of course, during the last month of pregnancy, it is best to avoid excessive orgasms. Pregnant women with a history of miscarriage, vaginal bleeding, pain during intercourse, etc. in the past should avoid sexual behavior; pregnant women with vaginal infection need to be cured before having sex to prevent germs from infecting the fetus. Studies on the libido of pregnant women at home and abroad have pointed out that there are more cases of pain during sexual behavior during the first pregnancy. No matter how many times you are pregnant, you will be less sexually active than when you orgasm before pregnancy.
Second, under what circumstances pregnant women should not have sex
There are some pregnant women who are not suitable for sex even in the second trimester. For example, b-ultrasound examination shows that the placenta attachment of the fetus is abnormal, and pregnant women close to the uterine opening are very prone to miscarriage if they have sex, so sex should be prohibited. Especially in the following cases, it is necessary to prohibit exposure during pregnancy:
1. Experience of premature birth;
2. There is a small amount of leakage of amniotic fluid;
3. Have experience of miscarriage or have a high risk of miscarriage;
4. Unexplained vaginal bleeding, abnormal discharge or vaginismus;
5. Placenta previa (the placenta is attached to the lower segment of the uterus, even covering the internal cervical os);
6. Cervical laxity (relaxation and weakness of the cervical canal).
3. Precautions for sexual life during pregnancy
Although experts say it's okay to have sex during pregnancy, many expectant mothers and fathers are still worried that it will affect the baby. In fact, as long as you grasp the body position and the precautions, you can easily enjoy a perfect sex life during pregnancy. The specific precautions are as follows:
1. Do a good job of personal hygiene: both parties should wash their lower bodies before and after sex, and don't forget that hands also need to be washed to avoid bacterial infection.
2. Don't be too intense, this truth can be understood without saying it. During intercourse, the husband should not insert too deeply, and should twitch slowly during orgasm, and do not change positions frequently during the process. If the expectant mother feels uncomfortable during sex, such as abdominal swelling or pain, dizziness, etc., it may be caused by the lack of gentle movements, and she should temporarily interrupt and rest for a while.
3. Choose a position that does not compress the abdomen: Pregnancy is an opportunity for the couple to explore and experience different positions. You can try and experience the position that is suitable for pregnancy. Generally speaking, it will not cause any pressure on the abdomen of the pregnant woman.
Although sex during pregnancy is not harmful, there are a few things to keep in mind:
1. In the first trimester, sexual life should be appropriately reduced
After pregnancy, women's requirements for sexual life and sexual response are reduced due to changes in endocrine function, early pregnancy response and consideration of the impact on the embryo. In the first 3 months of pregnancy, on the one hand, because the placenta is not yet mature, the connection between the placenta and the uterine wall is not yet close, and on the other hand, the secretion of progesterone is insufficient, which cannot give strong maintenance to the embryo. Sexual life at this time may cause miscarriage. .
2. Appropriate sex life in the second trimester
In the mid-pregnancy, the placenta has been formed, and the pregnancy is relatively stable; the early pregnancy reaction has also passed, the libido increases, and the sex life can be moderately lived. Moderate sex life in the second trimester is beneficial to the love of husband and wife and the healthy development of the fetus. Research at home and abroad has shown that: the relationship between husband and wife during pregnancy is harmonious and loving, and the pregnant woman is in a happy mood, which can effectively promote the growth and development of the fetus, and the child born is responsive and healthy. But sex life is not the more the better, it must be arranged reasonably, and attention should be paid to the posture and frequency of sexual intercourse to avoid adverse effects on the fetus.
3. Avoid sex in the third trimester
In the later stages of pregnancy, the pregnant woman's abdomen is significantly distended, her body shape and weight change significantly, her body is bulky, her back is sore, and her libido decreases. Uterine sensitivity increases, and any external stimulus, even mild shocks, tends to induce uterine contractions, triggering preterm labor.
Experts point out that the principle of sexual life after pregnancy must be remembered, first of all not to oppress or hit the stomach, and then do not give the uterus a direct strong stimulation. When the pregnant woman's uterus has not been significantly enlarged, it is still possible to take the normal position during intercourse, that is, the position of the man on the top and the woman on the bottom, but do not press the pregnant woman's stomach, and the male genitals should not be inserted too deeply. After the stomach is getting bigger and bigger, don't press the stomach, you can take the front lateral position, the lateral position or the front sitting position, and the action should not be too intense. Later in the pregnancy, it is also possible to have intercourse in the posterior lateral position.
4. Are condoms used during intercourse during pregnancy?
Whether it is possible to have sex during pregnancy has always been a question for expectant mothers, but I believe that most expectant mothers already understand that it is indeed possible to have sex under safe conditions. However, during this period, can I not wear a condom because I won't be able to conceive again?
As far as the conception part is concerned, it is true that condoms are not needed; however, using condoms can reduce the contact of body fluids, which will definitely reduce the chance of infection. During pregnancy, expectant mothers have a lot of secretions, and their metabolism rate of sugar is relatively high. Poor, it is easy to breed mold. Therefore, if you want to have sex without wearing a condom, the doctor will not object, but it is recommended that boys must do a good job of cleaning to avoid infection.
