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What should you pay attention to during sexual life in the third trimester of pregnancy?

Asked by:Caris

Asked on:Apr 06, 2026 02:52 PM

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  • Deanna Deanna

    Apr 06, 2026

      At this time, the pregnant woman's belly suddenly swelled. low back pain , too lazy to move, loss of sexual desire. this stage fetus grows rapidly, Uterus Significantly enlarged and very sensitive to any external stimulus. The uterus contracts easily in the third trimester, so strong mechanical stimulation should be avoided. Couples should stop having sex as much as possible to avoid accidents. 》》Five tips to make sex last longer  15 favorite teasing tactics that men love

      In particular, sexual intercourse must be prohibited 4 weeks or 3 weeks before delivery. Because the fetus is mature during this period. In order to welcome the birth of the fetus, the uterus of the pregnant woman has descended and the uterine opening gradually opened. If you have sexual intercourse at this time, the possibility of amniotic fluid infection is greater. Surveys have confirmed that 50% of women infected during the puerperium had sexual intercourse in the last 4 weeks of pregnancy.

      20% of women may develop a serious infection if they have intercourse 3 days before delivery. Infection not only threatens the safety of the mother who is about to give birth, but also affects the safety of the fetus. premature birth . Premature babies have poor immunity and are prone to infection disease . Even if the baby is not born prematurely, the fetus can be affected by the mother's infectious diseases in the womb, and its physical and mental development can also be affected.

      For husbands, this is a period where they should be patient. They are limited to gentle hugs and kisses, and strongly stimulating behaviors are prohibited.

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