What about sex during pregnancy?
• Some people like making love during pregnancy.
• Some people feel turned off by sex during pregnancy.
• Sometimes pregnant women feel too sick or tired or irritable to have sex.
• Gentle sex during a normal pregnancy will not harm the baby.
• Different positions may make sex more comfortable.
• Sometimes sex can cause uterine contractions, which go away after a few minutes.
To be safe:
Use a condom to keep your baby safe from disease.
If you are having sex with more than one partner, or if your partner has several other partners, insist on using a condom. Some diseases can cause a lot of pain and discomfort and may harm your baby.
Never blow air into the vagina and don’t douche!
Do not have intercourse if fluid or blood is leaking from your vagina.
Remember: intercourse is not the only way to make love!
