Pregnancy and sexuality: is it risky for the baby?

During pregnancy, sexuality is disrupted. The desire of women changes, but also that of men. Sensations can be heightened during intercourse, which is never dangerous for the baby. And making love at the end of pregnancy can trigger labor, even if it’s rare!

Interview with Dr. Sylvain Mimoungynecologist and specialist in sexuality (1).

Is making love risky for the baby?
Dr. Sylvain Mimoun : Nope; this is a question that is often asked. Overall, it is safe to have sex during pregnancy, even until the day before delivery. Sometimes it is the report that will trigger the rupture of the water bag and the delivery takes place in stride, the same evening. So there is no danger unless the cervix is ​​open and the woman has been told during monthly checkups to reduce sexual activity.

But it’s not easy to have a sexuality by telling yourself that the baby feels a lot of things, what do you say to couples in these cases?
Dr. Sylvain Mimoun : It is true that there are women, but especially men, who have the impression that the baby is “the intruder” and that he listens at the doors. The couple may feel embarrassed. In the same way that men, as soon as their wife is pregnant, see a mother in this woman. They can see in this fetus, a baby as if it were already present in the room and can be very modest in the face of it. It’s a real psychological embarrassment and in this case, it’s better to wait a bit and things will go back to normal afterwards.

Are there certain contraindications to making love during pregnancy?
Dr. Sylvain Mimoun : The only real contraindication to making love during pregnancy is when the cervix is ​​open and there is a threat of premature labor. Because the solution is rest.

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(1) Author of several books, including “heart side, sex side: the ABC of happiness for two”, co-written with Rica Etienne and published by Albin Michel editions.

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