Should you have sex during pregnancy or not?

　　Q: My little baby is finally here. In addition to the surprise, our "big baby" is a little worried, saying that our intimate time has been wasted. What should I do?

　　A: In the first three months of pregnancy, usually called the first trimester, the placenta is forming. fetus The various organs of the baby are differentiating and developing, and the secretion of progesterone to prevent miscarriage is not sufficient, so miscarriage or miscarriage is most likely to occur. threatened abortion . At this time, we need to be most cautious, and conjugal life is absolutely prohibited. In fact, in addition to sex between husband and wife, kissing, hugging, caressing, etc. are also a very good way to enhance the relationship between husband and wife, and they do not cause any harm to expectant mothers in the early stages of pregnancy. For example, the expectant father gently strokes the expectant mother’s slender hand, gives a shallow kiss, and female Friction between the legs, etc., will not directly cause irritation, so the chance of miscarriage will be smaller, and the feeling of each other will be better.

　　Q: During pregnancy, my husband and I occasionally had sex, and I climaxed easily, but I was worried that doing so would be harmful to the baby in my belly. Will orgasm during pregnancy affect the fetus?

　　A: Although generally women’s sexual desire and sexual activity gradually decrease during pregnancy, there are also a few expectant mothers who reduce sexual activity in the first trimester, increase it in the second trimester, and then decrease again in the third trimester. Uterus The contractions during orgasm are similar to those during labor, and in the last trimester of pregnancy, orgasm can cause the uterus to spasm for up to a minute and the fetal heartbeat to slow down at the same time. There used to be habitual abortion , or there is premature birth Pregnant women at risk should avoid sexual intercourse during their last trimester.

　　After the abdomen increases in the second and third trimesters, if you must have sex, you can enter sideways, face to face, or the man enters the woman from behind. However, when the growing uterus is impacted by the penis during sexual intercourse, it can cause abdominal discomfort, so be very careful. Especially in the last month of pregnancy, the fetus' head may have entered the pelvis, and sexual intercourse may cause vaginal and abdominal discomfort, or even premature birth. Therefore, at this time, you can maintain intimacy with each other through non-sexual sexual activities.

　　Q: I think that although sex is inconvenient during pregnancy, it also reduces a lot of worries. For example, you don’t have to worry about unexpected pregnancy. Does that mean you can have the most intimate contact without any restraint?

　　A: Obstetrics experts recommend that expectant fathers and mothers should wear condoms during sex during 4 to 7 months of pregnancy to prevent uterine contractions and stomach ache abortion. male Semen contains a large amount of prostaglandins, which can be absorbed through the vagina after entering the female body, participate in various metabolic activities, affect local circulation, and produce a series of reactions. For example, during a woman's pregnancy period, prostaglandins will have a significant contraction effect on the uterus. Therefore, many pregnant women may experience abdominal pain after sexual intercourse. If sexual life is too frequent and the uterus is often in a state of contraction, there is a risk of miscarriage.