Is having sex while pregnant safe?

Is having sex while pregnant safe?

Well, there must be quite a lot of married couples who concern this. Let's discuss in this article, is it safe or not? 

Having sex during pregnancy can actually be said to be safe but can also be considered unsafe. When a pregnant woman's womb is having issues, having sex is considered unsafe due to the risks identified in her pregnancy, such as the possibility of an early birth, bleeding, or a previous miscarriage. However, it can be said to be safe if the pregnancy is not at risk in the sense that every obstetric examination has good results.

When is it safe to have sex?

  • Trimester 1 is actually safe to have sex, but usually a woman's desire to have sex will decrease considerably because women have to adapt to various massive changes that occur due to increases in the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
  • In the 2nd trimester it is recommended to have sex around the 16th week of pregnancy, because the body's hormones have begun to stabilize so that the early symptoms of pregnancy such as nausea, vomiting, and weakness begin to subside. Recommended once a week.
  • In the 3rd trimester, it is highly recommended by doctors to have intercourse, especially when the time of birth is approaching, so that it helps the process of dilating the vagina which is useful for facilitating labor.

Is it permissible to expel sperm inside during pregnancy?

So, Friends of Hermina actually have no obstacle to removing sperm inside if the pregnancy conditions are fairly good, but this will cause discomfort. The discomfort is caused because sperm contains proteins that will make the uterus contract. So it is recommended not to excrete inside except in the final trimester.

Yes, I also need to know! that having sex won't harm the unborn child. because the amniotic membranes, uterine muscles, and cervical mucus shield the fetus inside the womb. Friends of Hermina shouldn't be concerned, as this is only a misconception that spreads across society.

So, when you are pregnant, you really need to be diligent in consulting obstetricians and be active and honest about how you feel! Don't hesitate to consult your obstetric health with Dr. Marliana Ritung, SpOG obstetrician at Hermina Galaxy Hospital. Making doctor appointments is easier through the Halo Hermina app and through our call center at 1500488 and the Halo Hermina app, scheduling appointments with doctors is made simpler. Hermina’s Friend can visit the Hermina Hospital's official website at www.herminahospitals.com to view the most recent doctor's practice schedule.

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