In many cases, among pregnant women, the question arises as to whether it is safe to have sex during pregnancy.
Despite previous misconceptions, the answer is clearly yes, as long as our obstetrician-gynecologist does not prohibit it.
Sex can also have a positive effect on the expectant mother during pregnancy, because stress, blood pressure, and the chance of developing gynecological incontinence can be reduced during intercourse due to the increased oxytocin level by strengthening the muscles of the vagina.
It is a misconception that sex can cause a miscarriage, because uterine contractions caused by oxytocin during orgasm can cause labor pains, but their strength and effect are too mild to lead to a miscarriage. Although around the 41st week, sex can have an effect on pregnancy, but fundamentally, sex cannot cause miscarriage or premature birth.
It is also a misconception that sex can harm the fetus, because the baby developing in the womb is protected from infections and other damages by the amniotic membrane, strong muscles from the vagina, and a mucous plug.
So, in general, it can be said that sexual intercourse is not prohibited for expectant mothers either, unless their doctor forbids it, which may occur in the following cases:
- in case of miscarriage or premature birth during a previous pregnancy
- in case of heavy bleeding, discharge, or lower abdominal cramps
- if the placenta adheres to the cervix
- in case of amniotic fluid leakage
