Making Love While Pregnant, Know These 6 Rules To Be Safe

Illustration of making love while pregnant (Unsplash/Suhyeon Choi)

JAKARTA – During pregnancy, pregnant women are not prohibited from having sexual activities with their partners. However, there are rules that need to be adhered to so that it is safe for the fetus and does not interfere with the comfort of pregnant women.

Here's what you need to know about sex during pregnancy, reported by the Mayo Clinic, Wednesday, January 19.

1. Sexual activity does not affect the baby

As long as there are no complications, such as premature labor or placental problems, sexual activity does not affect the baby. The developing fetus is protected by the amniotic fluid in the uterus. Strong uterine muscles also contribute to protecting the fetus. However, what needs to be considered is the level of comfort and sexual desire.

2. Making love while pregnant does not cause miscarriage

Having husband and wife when the couple is pregnant in the first trimester, worries often arise. However, as reported by Healthline, throughout pregnancy, including in the first trimester of pregnancy until the age of 9 months, you are still allowed to have sex.

In the first trimester, not a few pregnant women feel dizzy, tired easily, and get used to taking care of their health more than before. In these conditions, it is normal for the desire to make love to knock to make out with a partner.

As long as there are no certain health conditions, during the first trimester of pregnancy you can perform sexual activity and not trigger a miscarriage because most cases occur because the fetus does not develop normally.

Illustration of making love while pregnant (Unsplash/John Looy)

3. The right position for comfort

As long as you and your partner are comfortable, some sexual positions are allowed during pregnancy. Even oral sex is also safe to do as long as both are healthy and do not have sexually transmitted infections. Comfortable positions include woman on top, spooning, reverse cowgirl, standing, and seated pregnancy sex.

4. Need to wear a condom

Safe sex, such as wearing a condom during pregnancy is necessary. It is used to minimize the risk of sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy. Because it can cause serious health problems for pregnant women and babies.

5. Avoid giving stimulation to certain body parts

In some cases, providing stimulation to the breasts, and orgasm to secrete certain hormones in the semen called prostaglandins can cause uterine contractions. Therefore, avoid overstimulating the breasts until you have an orgasm unless you and your partner have a medical history and are declared safe by a gynecologist.

6. Sex hurts during pregnancy, is it normal?

The breasts, nipples, and clitoris are very sensitive during pregnancy. According to Stephanie Buehler, psychologist and certified sex therapist, sex should never hurt. If it hurts, advises Buehler, talk openly with your partner. There are many ways to be intimate and find the right way during pregnancy.