The issue of sexual life during pregnancy is a problem that many female friends are concerned about, and it is also a question that is often asked clinically. Is it possible to have sex during the whole pregnancy, how to spend the whole pregnancy healthily and safely, and what things should the husband and the pregnant woman pay attention to?
According to experts, during the entire pregnancy, the blood vessels of the vagina and uterine mucosa of pregnant women become thicker and congested, and are prone to injury and bleeding. Therefore, sex life must be careful. this requires both husband and wife to have the correct understanding and treatment.
Is it okay to have sex during pregnancy and when?
Sex during pregnancy is possible, but it should be in the fourth to sixth month of pregnancy, when most women have adapted to the physiological changes during pregnancy, the placenta has been formed, the fetus has stabilized in the uterus, and the risk of miscarriage is smaller than in the early stage. Therefore, most sexual behavior during pregnancy occurs in these three months, although it is possible to have a pleasant sex life. But be in moderation in terms of frequency and time. If you feel the uterus is hard or feel the abdominal tension and discomfort, you should stop sexual intercourse immediately to avoid serious consequences of miscarriage and premature birth.
Absolutely no time for sex during pregnancy
In the first three months of pregnancy, the uterus is more sensitive, the placenta has not been fully formed, the combination of the villi of the placenta and the endometrium is not very firm, and the semen is rich in prostaglandins, which can make the uterus and fallopian tube smooth muscle contraction. If the uterus contracts frequently during this period, it can lead to difficulty in blastocyst germplasm, so having sex within 3 months of early pregnancy is prone to miscarriage and termination of pregnancy.
In the last three months of pregnancy, due to the rapid growth of the fetus, the uterus is significantly enlarged, the cervix is gradually softened and shortened, and physiological expansion occurs. Membrane trauma, after premature rupture of membranes, it is very easy to cause umbilical cord prolapse, bacterial ascending infection, endanger the fetus in the uterus, and endanger the pregnant woman herself. In the last month of pregnancy, the uterine opening is very easy to open during this period, which is easy to cause bacterial infection. If bacteria are brought into the birth canal, it is prone to infection during and after childbirth. Therefore, stop having sex when you are 9-10 months pregnant.
How to have sex during pregnancy
"Is sex during pregnancy harmful", "Should have sex after pregnancy", "Is sex harmful to the fetus", "Will sex cause miscarriage and premature birth"? These questions often trouble every couple Couples who are about to have a baby, but they are too embarrassed to ask others, which will affect the family life of the two consciously or unintentionally.
Sexual life during pregnancy is not forbidden, healthy and moderate sex life is not only possible, but also greatly enhances the intimacy between you and your husband. Moreover, you don't have to worry about contraception after pregnancy, which can make the couple more relaxed, improve the sexiness of the two, and may experience the joy of intercourse more. There is no scientific basis for fear of harming the fetus during sex. Since your baby lives in a thick-walled uterine cavity surrounded by warm amniotic fluid, which reduces shocks and rocking, you don't have to worry about your baby being disturbed. Your cervix is closed during pregnancy, and there is a lot of mucus that keeps it from getting in. But you should be aware of some changes in sex during pregnancy, and must not affect pregnancy due to sexual life.
According to experts: After pregnancy, due to the action of sex hormones, the blood flow of the reproductive organs of pregnant women is more abundant, the blood vessels are congested and thick, and they are prone to injury and bleeding. The vagina becomes moist and easy to enter, and the genitals and breasts are more sensitive. Pregnant women who appreciate their body shape and don't have to worry about contraception may find that their sex drive increases after pregnancy. However, some pregnant women may experience low libido due to heavier early pregnancy reactions, or worry that they are no longer attractive, or worry too much about the baby in their belly. At this time, as a husband, you must not appear annoyed or frustrated. You should understand your wife and give her more emotional support and physical caress. Never affect the relationship between husband and wife due to the reduction of sexual life during pregnancy.
Use condoms during pregnancy to prevent germs
Men are particularly susceptible to sexually transmitted diseases to the fetus, and the infection rate is twice as high as that of the mother to the fetus. Therefore, male reproductive organs are not allowed to have sex when they are abnormal. Wearing a condom is a good idea, because semen contains prostaglandins, which can cause uterine contractions after being absorbed by the vagina, causing premature labor. On the other hand, condoms also prevent men from transmitting possible germs to pregnant women. It is recommended to treat the disease first, and go to the hospital for examination if abnormal symptoms occur after sexual behavior.
Pregnancy sex life should pay attention to special circumstances
Pregnant women with placenta previa are prone to bleeding, need rest, and are not suitable for sexual activity. Pregnant women such as high blood pressure and diabetes should wait until their conditions are under control before engaging in appropriate sexual behaviors. If there is an infection of the perineum and vagina, you should wait until the treatment is completed before resuming sexual activity, because the pumping action of the penis and the contraction of the vagina may bring germs into the uterus, causing infection of the fetus. Sperm and semen may also carry vaginal bacteria into the lining of the uterus, causing inflammation and premature labor.
