Does pregnant mother having sex affect the baby?

Reply:

During the prenatal examination, if the doctor concludes that both mother and fetus are normal, the pregnant woman can have sex. Having sex to reach orgasm does not affect the fetus. This is a sign that the couple is in harmony, helping the pregnant mother to be happy and comfortable.

However, when pregnant, sex should be slow, gentle and listen to your body. Couples should avoid difficult positions, such as pressing on the woman's belly, twisting positions to avoid affecting the fetus. In addition, couples should have foreplay to secrete enough lubricant, as well as create excitement for both, reducing pain.

If there are any unusual signs such as bleeding after sex or abdominal pain, you should immediately go to a reputable facility for timely examination and consultation.

Some pregnant women should limit sexual intercourse, such as women with a history of multiple miscarriages, or threatened miscarriage, premature birth, vaginal bleeding, or cervical incompetence. Women with low placenta or placenta previa (a condition in which the placenta surrounds the cervix) are at risk of bleeding if they have sex. Women with premature rupture of membranes, or are pregnant with twins or multiples. If the husband has genital herpes, sex should also be avoided, even if the man has no symptoms or signs of the disease.

Dr. Phan Chi Thanh , Examination Department, Central Maternity Hospital.