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Sex during pregnancy: What's OK, what's not
Does sex during pregnancy harm the baby?
What about oral and anal sex?
Can sex trigger premature labor?
After the baby is born, how soon can I have sex?
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Is it OK to have sex during pregnancy?
Can sex during pregnancy cause a miscarriage?
What are the best sexual positions during pregnancy?
Are condoms necessary?
Are there times when sex should be avoided?
What if I don't want to have sex?
Are there times when sex should be avoided?
Breast stimulation, female orgasms and certain hormones in semen called prostaglandins can cause uterine contractions.
Your health care provider might recommend avoiding sex if:
- You have unexplained vaginal bleeding
- You're leaking amniotic fluid
- Your cervix begins to open prematurely (cervical incompetence)
- Your placenta partly or completely covers your cervical opening (placenta previa)
- You have a history of preterm labor or premature birth
