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Is it Safe to Have Sex During Pregnancy?

Yes, in most cases, it is safe to have sex during pregnancy. Your baby is very well cushioned by amniotic fluid as well as your uterus and a layer of muscles. There is also a mucus plug inside your cervix that guards against infection.

That said, it does not protect against sexually transmitted infections, so be sure to use condoms if either you or your partner are having sex with other people. Although sex isn't (generally) dangerous during pregnancy, as your belly grows you may find certain positions uncomfortable. You may need to experiment to find a position that is comfortable for you.

You are probably wondering about the times when it is not a good idea to have sex during your pregnancy. First, it is important to know that your doctor or midwife will tell you if you should abstain from sex. Second, if you are unsure, you should always ask. Here is a quick list of the conditions that would make having sex during your pregnancy a bad idea. I'm not going to explain them because, like I said, your doctor of midwife will go over them with you if they have any concerns.

1. Placenta previa

2. Premature labor (That is if it is during your current pregnancy and is even if it has stopped).

3. Vaginal bleeding or discharge that is unexplained

4. Abdominal cramping

5. Insufficient cervix

6. Dilated cervix

7. Ruptured membranes (your water has broken)

8. History of miscarriages

9. Genital herpes (If you or your partner has or has had genital herpes you need to talk to your doctor or midwife because in the third trimester it can affect your baby even if there are no sores or symptoms).

10. Sexually transmitted infections (This includes all other STI's, unless you and your partner have been treated and follow-up testing was negative).

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