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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?
Can sex trigger premature labor?
Orgasms, as well as the prostaglandins in semen, can cause uterine contractions. Most studies haven't shown that sex during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of preterm labor or premature birth. However, if you’re at risk of preterm labor your health care provider will recommend avoiding sex.
Similarly, sex isn't likely to trigger labor even as your due date approaches.