My husband and I are wondering if it's safe to have sexual intercourse now that I'm pregnant. Is sexual intercourse generally considered safe throughout pregnancy, or are there times to avoid it?
Actually, the baby is well protected in the amniotic sac, so normal intercourse doesn't harm. But if there is any history of spotting or low placenta, your gynac will ask u to avoid it.
Safe? Yes. But do you actually have the energy? Trust me, get all the sleep you can right now because once baby comes, sex will be the last thing on your mind!
Since mine was an IVF pregnancy, we decided to be extra careful and avoided it completely in the first trimester on our doctor's advice. If everything is normal, it's safe, but please ask your clinic once just to have total peace of mind.
I was literally terrified of doing anything that could hurt the baby, so we barely did it. If you feel any cramps or even tiny spotting afterwards, run to the doc immediately, better safe than sorry!
I remember feeling so guilty for even thinking about it, but my partner and I realized it's totally normal. Just listen to your body and talk openly with your husband, your bond is so important right now.
Honestly, physically it is safe, but with that awful nausea, I was never in the mood! Don't force yourself if you are feeling too exhausted or sick, take it easy.
