Written By Adrienne Rutherford, Director of Operations and Clinical Support

Typically, the subject of sex gets a lot of attention, but not as many people talk about sex during pregnancy. It’s helpful to know how having sex will affect you as you get through each stage of your pregnancy. Some couples even have concerns if they should, or CAN have sex while pregnant. Your belly, hips and breasts are growing which can present some challenges, but also some exciting opportunities. This is your resource to discover the 7 essential Sex during pregnancy tips. A healthy pregnancy does not typically have any associated risk factors to mother and baby due to sex.

Therefore, it’s so important to ask your midwife or doctor important questions about your body’s specific issues throughout your pregnancy, so you are as informed as possible. Having sex during pregnancy is one thing to keep as an open discussion with your midwife. By the way, if you don’t feel comfortable discussing this or other important pregnancy issues with your midwife or doctor then you may want to re-think your provider choice. Trust me, your midwife or doctor know what happened for you to get pregnant in the first place lol. Consider what trimester you are in, and keep in mind there are more firm restrictions after your water breaks to avoid sex because it could lead to infection. That’s not worth the risk if you ask me.   

Here are some things to consider for sex during pregnancy, but always talk to your midwife or doctor for more in depth information on your specific pregnancy care needs.

Sex During Pregnancy Tips:

1. Talk to your spouse – Keep communication lines open and work together, and make sure you’re both on the same page with your expectations. You have the opportunity to grow closer as a couple when you communicate together about your intimate relationship.
2. Sex with your spouse can be absolutely safe in a healthy pregnancy. Amniotic fluid surrounds your baby and the uterus muscles offer additional support to baby along with a plug of mucus which covers and protects the cervix.
3. Some sexual positions will be more comfortable than others, and it can be fun exploring with your partner which positions feel the best.
4. If you have a high-risk pregnancy, that may limit your sexual activities. Instead, explore other forms of intimacy like kissing, massaging and ways that help make each other feel as comfortable and loved as possible.
5. Sex can be a great way to burn some calories, AND can even increase your immune system since it elevates your body’s IgA antibodies that can even keep colds and flus away.
6. Your hormones get a boost during pregnancy, and many women claim they experience an increase in their sexual drive and report having MORE orgasms. If you didn’t know already, orgasms cause release of endorphins which helps both mother and baby to be less stressed, happy and able to relax.
7. Having sex during pregnancy can help improve your self-esteem and keep you from overthinking about the changes your body is going through.

Overall, sex during a healthy pregnancy offers little to no risk on baby or mother and can really be a fun experience with you and your spouse. If you have been confirmed as having a high-risk pregnancy, just remember, pregnancy doesn’t last forever, and you can do this. These tips should help you and your spouse have the right expectations upfront and throughout the duration of your pregnancy.

Always discuss your options with your midwife or doctor to avoid any unnecessary complications. Please comment below and share with your friends. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest blog posts and information. Always be blessed my friends!