“Is it safe to have sex in the 7th month of pregnancy?”
I am in the 7th month of my pregnancy, and I want to be a little more intimate with my husband. Is having sexual intercourse in this period of pregnancy safe?
10 Answers
Yes it is not precluded. As long as no any condition that may complicate the pregnancy such as placentation, cervical, or potential preterm labor.
Yes, it is safe if no contraindication. Example: premature labor or early dilatation of the cervix.
Yes, safe and healthy! Given that your doctor has not put you on pelvic rest for any reason.
Usually, one should avoid sexual intercourse in advanced pregnancy. There is risk of infection and premature labor.
Yes, unless told otherwise by your doctor. Your doctor may say no due to other circumstances that I am not familiar with or your history or exam indicates good reasoning to avoid sex.
Rob Muller
Rob Muller
As long as your pregnancy has gone well most OB providers do not restrict sexual relations while pregnant. As your abdomen increases in size you may have to make some adjustments to keep relations as comfortable as possible. Feel free to reach out to your OB provider to see if they have any specific recommendations as we are used to answering these questions from our patients.
Absolutely!!!! Unless there are any contraindications, intimacy is encouraged until the end of the pregnancy. Enjoy each other.
As long you have no history of preterm delivery or risk of pre-term delivery, it should be okay.
Yes, it is safe to have sexual intercourse during pregnancy unless your doctor has diagnosed you with specific conditions which would make vaginal entry (of any kind) unsafe for you and/or the baby. For example, if you are diagnosed with placenta previa or placenta acreta, intercourse of any kind would be putting you and your baby at risk for serious maternal-fetal complications (including vaginal bleeding, placental hemorrhage, or even death). I won't list them here, but there are multiple reasons an OB/GYN may advise a patient to refrain from sexual intercourse. Please ask your OB/GYN (or midwife, etc.) if it is okay for you to have sex with your significant other prior to actually doing so; sometimes patients have diagnoses they aren't aware of. A good rule of thumb is: when in doubt, ALWAYS ask the physician in charge of your obstetric health. They have the right answers because they know everything about your obstetric (and medical/surgical) history.
Best regards,
Dr. von Walstrom
Best regards,
Dr. von Walstrom
Yes.
Beth Claxton
Beth Claxton
