No Need to be Afraid for Having Sexual Intercourse during Pregnancy!

Is sexual intercourse be performed during pregnancy? This is one question that is often asked by the woman, who started the first pregnancy. The answer is fine but it depends on the condition of the mother and her pregnancy.

Couples still may have sexual intercourse under normal circumstances, not during high-risk pregnancy, in which complications or unusual symptoms may arise or come across, including pain, bleeding or contractions. "If these symptoms occur, Mommy should consult a doctor immediately before having sexual intercourse again”.

Sexual intercourse during pregnancy is generally permitted as long as it is performed with caution. In addition to physical changes, women who are pregnant usually have changing needs for attention and intimacy in a relationship with her husband.

From the emotional side, pregnant women are more sensitive and they can already feel the intimacy through touching or just to talk privately with the husband in bed, holding hands, even so, sex is not forbidden at all during pregnancy. There are good positions in sex, namely: 

1. Woman on Top position. This position is the most convenient position for most pregnant women, especially since pregnant women can control the depth of penetration.
2. Sitting position. This position is usually in the middle or end of the pregnancy which does not require a lot of movement. The man sits and the woman sits on him, facing each other or back to back. This position also allows the woman to control the depth of penetration.
3. Sideways position Lie on the side and giving the back to the husband. This position will give better sensation when the husband touches the belly and other sensitive parts. 
4. Standing or kneeling, giving the back to the husband so that the husband may penetrate from behind. 

The most important thing when doing all positions during pregnancy is not putting the men’s weight to the belly of pregnant women during sexual intercourse or limiting the pressure in the belly of pregnant women, because it can make the veins of the uterus press the large veins, so the missionary position in which the man is on top of the woman's body, is no longer becomes the ideal position for pregnant women.