'That thing' during pregnancy

For pregnant women, there are many questions surrounding “that thing”. Should we do it? If we do it, will it affect the fetus?

Benefit from "that thing"...

Pregnant women will benefit greatly if they know how to have sex properly during pregnancy.

Many pregnant women often worry: Not knowing whether to do "that" or not, because they are afraid of affecting the fetus in the womb. If the mother has normal pregnancy health, without any bad risks, then having sex is still normal, even bringing many benefits to the mother such as:

Improves blood circulation: During pregnancy, blood circulation in the body almost doubles to meet the needs of both mother and baby. Sex helps restore the body's functions by producing certain hormones and ensuring better blood circulation.

You can easily reach orgasm: Many pregnant women share that they can easily reach orgasm when making love during pregnancy. Because when "making love" will increase the concentration of estrogen and progesterone, helping to increase blood flow to the pelvic area. Then the private area will become more sensitive and excited, helping you to reach climax easily.

Healthy pelvic floor muscles: Regular sex will help the pregnant woman's pelvic floor muscles tighten and become stronger, which is very beneficial when the mother gives birth.

Increase immunity: When pregnant, the mother's body's immunity will decrease, making them susceptible to illness when the weather changes. But if the mother "does it" regularly, it will help increase Immunoglobulin, an antibody that helps prevent the risk of colds and flu.

Sex helps blood circulate better in pregnant women

Reduce stress, increase marital bond: Regular sexual activity will help increase marital affection. The exchange of endorphins and oxytocin hormones during sex also helps the relationship between husband and wife become closer and more loving. Moreover, when the amount of oxytocin hormone increases, it also makes the baby more attached to the mother.

Easy to sleep: "That" helps pregnant women sleep well, thanks to the release of endorphins, which help them fall asleep easier and sleep better.

Preventing pre-eclampsia: Regular sex will help pregnant women reduce the risk of high blood pressure, which is the cause of pre-eclampsia. However, pregnant women also need to follow a balanced, scientific diet to balance blood pressure and regulate the immune system.

... How to stay safe during the first 3 months of pregnancy:

During this time, the pregnant woman's physiological needs and sexual satisfaction needs increase slightly, due to her more stable psychology.

In the first three months, the need for sex often increases in many women, due to the rapid increase in pregnancy hormones. The breasts become larger and more easily stimulated. The private area is also easily stimulated because there is more blood circulation here. In the first three months, the mother's body changes very little, the belly is still small, so sex is very favorable. However, this is the period when the fetus is formed, so the "love" of pregnant women needs to be noted to always be safe for the fetus.

In the following cases, pregnant women should abstain from sex during the first three months of pregnancy: You have a history of miscarriage or are at risk of miscarriage; have unexplained vaginal bleeding; often have abdominal pain or cramps; are pregnant with twins or multiples; have been diagnosed with a low placenta (placenta previa).

You need to be careful when "making love" in the first 3 months not to have too strong sexual stimulation, because at this time, the gestational sac is still loosely attached, not yet implanted deep into the uterine lining. Semen contains the hormone prostaglandin, which has the effect of causing uterine contractions, which can easily cause miscarriage. Stimulating the nipples of pregnant women also causes the body to release endogenous oxytocin, a hormone that causes uterine contractions. Therefore, in the first 3 months of pregnancy, you must have sex very gently, avoid stimulating the nipples and do not let semen ejaculate into the vagina (you can use condoms or withdrawal methods... You should not have sex for too long, because uterine contractions and congestion during this time can easily cause miscarriage.

Pregnant women with a history of miscarriage or premature birth in a previous pregnancy should be careful when having sex during this period, because it will stimulate uterine contractions, causing miscarriage. Pregnant women with high blood pressure, twin pregnancies, low placenta, cervical abnormalities, etc. should avoid sexual activity. If they want to have sex, they should consult a doctor. In cases where the mother is severely malnourished, has little weight gain, has pale skin, or the fetus is malnourished, they should consider having sex. Because sperm contains the hormone prostaglandin, which stimulates contractions, to be truly safe, you should use condoms when having sex.

Women pregnant with twins should avoid "love" in the first 3 months

Relationship in the middle 3 months:

In the middle three months of pregnancy, morning sickness has receded, the mother's mood is quite comfortable, the belly is not too big, especially the amount of estrogen increases significantly, making many pregnant mothers feel more desire. At this time, the fetus has firmly attached to the mother's uterus, the placenta has developed, increasing the protection for the fetus, so external influences also have less impact on the baby.

However, there are still some things to note when making love: Although the fetus is definitely protected, rough sex should be avoided. Gentle touches will help both of you reach climax, but do not cause excessive uterine contractions or congestion due to sexual stimulation, which can cause miscarriage. You should also use condoms to avoid sexually transmitted diseases that affect the health of mother and baby. Sexual stimulation such as impact on the nipples or abdomen should also be limited, because too strong stimulation can also cause miscarriage or premature birth. Although the fetus is not too big, the mother's belly is already big, you should choose positions that do not put pressure on the abdomen, causing discomfort for both mother and baby.

Some cases where sex should be avoided during the second trimester are: Pregnant women who have had a miscarriage or premature birth should avoid sex for the entire 9 months of pregnancy. If the pregnant woman experiences abdominal pain or bleeding after sex, she should see a doctor immediately. People who are frigid, stressed or afraid of sex, although it is a psychological problem, also affect the pregnant woman like mechanical effects, so you should share with your husband to avoid sex. If you are weak, malnourished or have a malnourished fetus, you should also avoid sex. If you have high blood pressure, a low placenta, an abnormal cervix, a twin pregnancy... you should all avoid sex.

Happy last 3 months:

In the last 3 months, the pregnant woman's belly is quite large, easily causing fatigue and exhaustion. The pregnant woman's sex life also decreases a lot. During this time, there are other causes such as swollen joints, swollen feet, back pain, heartburn... causing pregnant women to have pain and discomfort, so they are less interested in sex.

However, if you are still comfortable with a big belly when having sex, you should enjoy a normal sex life. If the pregnancy is completely normal, it means that having sex in the last 3 months will not bring any negative effects. You just need to choose the right positions and space for sex, avoiding pressure on the abdomen.

Cases where you should not have sex in the last 3 months include: when there is any problem with the placenta; if you are diagnosed with placenta previa, you should avoid sex to avoid causing fetal bleeding. If you have signs of vaginal bleeding, amniotic fluid leakage, then sex can also cause infection to the fetus. If you have a history of premature birth, or have uterine contractions during pregnancy, you should also abstain from "that". In addition, you need to choose the right position to avoid putting pressure on the body as well as not pressing on the pregnant woman's abdomen, which will affect the health of both mother and fetus.

According to SK&DS