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Sex during pregnancy: What's OK, what's not
Does sex during pregnancy harm the baby?
What about oral and anal sex?
Can sex trigger premature labor?
After the baby is born, how soon can I have sex?
Is it OK to have sex during pregnancy?
What are the best sexual positions during pregnancy?
Are condoms necessary?
Are there times when sex should be avoided?
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Is it OK to have sex while pregnant?
Can sex during pregnancy cause a miscarriage?
What are the best sexual positions while pregnant?
Are condoms needed?
Are there times when sex is not OK?
What if I don't want to have sex?
What about oral and anal sex?
Can sex trigger premature labor?
After the baby is born, how soon can I have sex?
Is it OK to have sex during pregnancy?
What are the best sexual positions during pregnancy?
Are condoms necessary?
Are there times when sex should be avoided?
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Is it OK to have sex while pregnant?
Can sex during pregnancy cause a miscarriage?
What are the best sexual positions while pregnant?
Are condoms needed?
Are there times when sex is not OK?
What if I don't want to have sex?
Are there times when sex is not OK?
Having sex or having an orgasm can cause the uterus to contract. This most often isn't a reason to worry.
But your healthcare professional might suggest not having sex if:
- You have vaginal bleeding.
- You leak amniotic fluid.
- Your cervix begins to open early, called cervical incompetence.
- Your placenta covers your cervical opening partly or all the way, called placenta previa.
- You have a history of starting labor early or giving birth early.
