Sex during pregnancy is, of course, not contraindicated, but it is important to remember that such intimate activity should be agreed upon with your doctor. We talked with gynecologist Veronica Gribova, who talked about the advantages of intimacy during an interesting position of a woman, as well as the dangers that await a pregnant woman if sexual intercourse is too careless.
The advantages of sex during pregnancy
Production of endorphins
One of the biggest advantages of intimate contact with a partner for a pregnant woman is the additional production of happiness hormones – endorphins. Veronica: “Such fluctuations in hormones in a positive way always have a good effect on the development of the fetus, since a pregnant woman always needs to look for sources of additional positivity in such a difficult period.”
Blood circulation in the pelvis improves
Most pregnant women need constant activity for the proper development of the baby. Sex can become an additional “physical exercise” that will help disperse blood in the pelvis and stimulate the pelvic floor muscles. The main thing is to consult your gynecologist – at different times there may be different conditions for intimacy.
be careful during intimacy in such a delicate positionprostooleh/ru.freepik.com What is the danger of sex during pregnancy time Increased uterine tone As our expert says, in the early and late stages, too active sex can provoke excessive contractions of the uterus, which can lead to either miscarriage or premature birth. Be attentive to your condition and, as we have already warned, keep in touch with your doctor managing the pregnancy. Placenta previa The placenta may be very low in the the uterus, and in this case, proximity may threaten bleeding with further detachment. There is a threat to both the child and the woman herself. Risk of infection If you are not married during pregnancy and especially do not have a permanent partner , unprotected sex can lead to big problems. An untested partner can transmit dangerous infections to a woman, which will be difficult to treat with drugs that would not be dangerous to the fetus; in addition, many infections are deadly to the developing organism. Don't take risks.