Don't let pregnancy put a damper on an intimate life with your partner. Many parents-to-be fear that intercourse could trigger a miscarriage or somehow harm the baby. But unless you have a high-risk pregnancy, you don't have to worry: Sex poses no danger to either the mother or the child. To answer some questions you may be too embarrassed to ask, no, your partner's penis does not have any contact with the developing fetus, nor will bacteria or semen penetrate the uterus. Orgasms, with or without sexual penetration, can cause contractions, but they should not trigger premature birth or miscarriage during the course of a normal pregnancy.
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Sterilization for Women and Men
Sterilization is a permanent method of birth control. Sterilization procedures for women are called tubal ligation. The procedure for men is called vasectomy. Tubal ligation closes off the fallopian tubes. Sterilization is a highly effective way to prevent pregnancy. Fewer than 1 out of women will become pregnant within 1 year of having the procedure.
Pregnancy and Safe Sex
Pregnancy is a time of physical and emotional change. Personal history, symptoms and attitudes about becoming a parent influence the feelings that a woman has about her body and about making love during pregnancy. The pregnancy may alter how a woman and her partner feel about making love, and differences in sexual need may arise. The best way to deal with these differences is to talk, to listen and to be open to each other's feelings and concerns. In addition, questions about sexual practices and their effect on the baby and the pregnancy should be discussed with a health care provider during prenatal visits.
When it comes to sex during pregnancy , your go-to positions may start feeling awkward as your belly gets bigger. Sex is definitely still in the picture — but you'll probably be looking for new ways to make it happen. You each lie on your side, your bodies creating a V-shape. Wedge a pillow under your back for support as you face your partner, and rest both legs over his hip. This position allows him to keep most of his weight off your belly. This position can work throughout your pregnancy. Straddle your partner as he lies on his back. That way, there'll be no weight on your abdomen and you can control the depth of penetration.
