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Sex During Pregnancy
Beverley Brooke


It is important that you nourish your relationship as much as
your nourish your unborn child during pregnancy. Most women find
that their bodies grow large and unwieldy during pregnancy. Many
women are surprised to find that their sex drive actually
increases during pregnancy, particularly during the second
trimester. This is due to the increased amount of blood that is
coursing through your pelvis and vagina.

Is Sex Safe During Pregnancy?

Sex is safe during pregnancy provided you have a low risk
pregnancy with few complications. Your doctor will let you know
if you should avoid sex for any reason at all. Most women can
enjoy a healthy and fulfilling intimate relationship throughout
their pregnancy, right up until their delivery date.

Will I Enjoy Sex During Pregnancy?

Surprisingly, many women find that they are more sexually aroused
during their second trimester than they were prior to pregnancy.
The increased blood flow to the vaginal and a woman’s growing
bosom often results in a heightened sense of self and sexual
arousal.

Most women will shy away from sexual relations during their first
trimester when morning sickness and fatigue often get in the way
of love making. During the third trimester, some women find
themselves uncomfortably large and prefer not to be intimate,
whereas others continue having intercourse right up until they go
into labor.

Will Sex Hurt the Baby?

One of the most common concerns of fathers to be is that sex will
hurt the baby. Some men are afraid that they will bump into the
baby when they have sex. By and large however this concern is
unfounded. If your husband is overly concerned about having sex
during pregnancy, have him join you at your prenatal visits. A
little reassurance from your physician that he will not hurt or
bump into the baby may be all your husband needs.

Partners often react very individually when it comes to sex and
pregnancy. While some men find the site of their wife’s
blossoming body a true turn on, others are ambivalent or even a
little turned off by pregnancy. It is important that you are
open, honest and communicative with your partner about your needs
during pregnancy, and try not to take any emotions your partner
may be feeling personally.

Remember that pregnancy is often an emotional roller coaster, and
your husband or partner may be more concerned that you might
react differently, or may be scared of the idea of having a
family in general. Some men have a difficult time being intimate
with their wives even when they recognize that they will not harm
the baby, because they feel another presence is in the room.

That said, many men and women have remarkable sexual
relationships throughout their pregnancy. Even if you do not
engage in intercourse with your husband, it is important that the
two of you work on nurturing your relationship throughout your
pregnancy. Foot rubs, kissing, back rubs and holding hands are
all excellent ways to share some intimacy without actually
engaging in intercourse.

The best way you can ensure that you and your partner remain
close during your pregnancy is to check in with your partner on
occasion. Inform them of your needs, let them know where you are
coming from and what you need or want from them.

Positioning

If you and your partner are interested in maintaining a healthy
sexual relationship during pregnancy, then undoubtedly you must
be wondering what positions will work best for you as your belly
grows and expands. The best thing you can do during your
pregnancy is keep an open mind and be creative. Most women will
find that it is uncomfortable to enjoy sex in a missionary
position after about the first or mid second trimester. Try
flipping over, woman on top and even lying next to one another
during your pregnancy.

Beverley Brooke, author of "Ensure a healthy safe pregnancy for
you and your baby", visit http://www.pregnancy-weight-loss.com
for more on pregnancy health issues.

 

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