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Can You Have Sex While Pregnant?

This is a very typical question that many mothers to be ask of their obstetricians because pregnancy brings about enough changes in their bodies that they can be concerned that sex could be harmful. It’s important to recognize that if you are restricted from having sex – your OB will be the first person to tell you. In fact, for many mothers in the late term of their pregnancy – sex can actually stimulate labor so if you’re tired of waiting – your OB may recommend an old fashioned method to stimulate the onset of labor.

Intimacy is Important

Intimacy is a vital component for pregnant women and their spouses and should be maintained throughout the pregnancy. While sexual intercourse is a part of intimacy, it is not the end all of it. Holding each other, cuddling, kissing and petting can be intensely satisfying for both partners and can keep you in touch with each other.

Don’t be surprised if your husband is curious about the changes in your body. Be sure to express to him what feels good and what doesn’t. Some women experience deep sensitivity in their breasts during pregnancy and it can make fondling a not pleasant option. If this is the case for you, don’t hesitate to share what you do and don’t find pleasing during this period of your life.

One of the most exciting things new parents can share is feeling the baby move. While moms can feel this automatically beginning with the first flutters – the further along you are, the more pronounced the movements will become. Your husband can only share this experience by laying his hand against your burgeoning tummy.

Spending time together in the evening, laying side by side while he gets to hold your tummy and feel the baby move can increase your sense of personal intimacy. It also increases your husband’s connection with the baby. These are all feelings to be encouraged – for both of you.

In My Humble Experience

When I was pregnant, my husband and I went to sleep every night with his hand resting firmly on the tummy. The touch soothed me and it also soothed our daughter. She usually chose ten p.m. at night to get really frenetic in her movements. By eleven, I felt like a soccer team was rolling around in there. When my husband put his hand on my tummy, she would settle down and soon – the three of us could sleep peacefully.

Touching and intimacy are integral to your marriage. As long as your doctor has not advised against sex and you do not experience severe discomfort – then enjoy the sexual side of your relationship while you await the arrival of your baby.

How did you promote intimacy and connection during your pregnancy?

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About Heather Long

Heather Long is 35 years old and currently lives in Wylie, Texas. She has been a freelance writer for six years. Her husband and she met while working together at America Online over ten years ago. They have a beautiful daughter who just turned five years old. She is learning to read and preparing for kindergarten in the fall. An author of more than 300 articles and 500+ web copy pieces, Heather has also written three books as a ghostwriter. Empty Canoe Publishing accepted a novel of her own. A former horse breeder, Heather used to get most of her exercise outside. In late 2004, early 2005 Heather started studying fitness full time in order to get herself back into shape. Heather worked with a personal trainer for six months and works out regularly. She enjoys shaking up her routine and checking out new exercises. Her current favorites are the treadmill (she walks up to 90 minutes daily) and doing yoga for stretching. She also performs strength training two to three times a week. Her goals include performing in a marathon such as the Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness or Team in Training for Lymphoma research. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience through the fitness and marriage blogs.