Pregnancy Sex: How To Stay Safe And Have Fun

Sex during pregnancy is definitely on the cards if you have a low risk pregnancy and are comfortable

- Ruth Dsouza Prabhu

The pregnancy belly is starting to show and the excitement for your new arrival continues to grow. But it still does take a whole nine months for your precious bundle to arrive. In the meantime, it is quite natural for partners to continue having a sexual desire for one another. A commonlyheld opinion is that sex during pregnancy is a complete no-no. Depending on the grandmother myths that you are exposed to, these restrictions sometimes extend all the way up to a year post pregnancy as well. Fact is, sex during pregnancy is perfectly fine, provided certain basic aspects are taken care of. Here is what the experts have to say:

BUSTING MYTHS AROUND SEX DURING PREGNANCY

Myth No. 1:

No sex during pregnancy

According to Dr Bandita Sinha, gynecologist and infertility specialist, World of Women, Mumbai, “There is no harm in having sex during pregnancy. However, it is essential to avoid sex during the first three months and last two months. Sex in the initial three months can cause complications in pregnancy and in the last two months may lead to early delivery. This makes it essential to focus on personal comfort.”

Myth No. 2

Your baby may ‘see’ something or dad may bump baby’s head

Dr Sonali Santhanam, Birth Basix, Chennai, reiterates that this is absolute hogwash when she says, “The baby is contained in the uterus and this is sealed shut by the mucous plug. Nothing can enter or leave the uterus. It is not mechanically possible to bump baby’s head and the baby certainly will not witness anything.”

Myth No. 3