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The article was consulted with MSc, Dr. Trinh Thi Thanh Huyen - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.Pregnant women can still have normal sexual activities during pregnancy. Proper sex during pregnancy will not affect both mother and baby. If you have a normal, healthy pregnancy, having sex will not affect the fetus.
1. Sex during pregnancy: should or not?
Basically, the fetus is in the uterus, surrounded by amniotic fluid and a solid amniotic membrane, the husband's penis cannot reach the fetus and semen cannot enter the uterus thanks to a mucus plug at the neck. uterus, helping to limit the invasion of bacteria. Therefore, the fetus cannot be affected by gentle sexual activities. However, if you are prone to premature birth, miscarriage or have a warning from your doctor, you must avoid sex during pregnancy.Trắc nghiệm về khả năng sinh sản
Hiện nay, các vấn đề về khả năng sinh sản đang ngày càng được quan tâm hơn khi những dịch vụ chăm sóc sức khỏe được phát triển mạnh mẽ. Tuy nhiên, có phải tất cả thông tin bạn được tiếp cận từ trước đến nay đều chính xác?
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2. What cases should limit sex during pregnancy?
Here are some cases when doctors recommend abstaining from sex:Have had a miscarriage in the first 3 months, premature birth Cervical fissure Pregnant with 2 or more babies Have symptoms of preeclampsia such as edema, high blood pressure Short cervix Water breaks Pregnant women or their partners have sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, Herpes,... Doctors diagnose low placenta or placenta previa Yes abnormal signs such as vaginal bleeding, intermittent abdominal cramps,... Knowing the development of the fetus week by week will help parents have a safer way to have sex during pregnancy:
3. Sex during pregnancy can cause miscarriage or not?
Không hề có một bằng chứng xác thực nào cho thấy quan hệ tình dục khi mang thai có thể gây sảy thai
4. Does orgasm during sex cause premature birth?
Many people believe that orgasm during sex will cause uterine contractions and cause premature labor. However, this cannot happen because these contractions are very mild, not enough to induce labor.5. Should you use condoms?
Sexually transmitted diseases can adversely affect the fetus such as causing amniotic fluid infection, fetal infection, premature birth, miscarriage, etc. Therefore, the use of condoms when having sex It is very important to keep the mother and baby healthy.
Việc sử dụng bao cao su khi quan hệ tình dục là vô cùng cần thiết
6. How does pregnancy affect sex?
Hormonal changes during pregnancy greatly affect sex drive. Besides, the changing body size also makes it difficult for couples with familiar sex positions. This change often varies from period to period:first 3 months of pregnancy Pregnancy process, body fatigue and hormone changes reduce desire and frequency of intercourse. At this stage, the body size has not changed much.
2nd trimester of pregnancy Blood flow to the genitals increases, breasts develop and vaginal secretions increase, so sex drive usually increases during this period
3rd trimester of pregnancy At this point, the belly has grown quite large making it difficult to have sex. Couples should choose suitable positions to avoid affecting both mother and baby.
Pregnancy makes a woman change a lot both physically and mentally, the husband needs to comfort, encourage and try to get along with his wife. The couple should share, find a common voice to overcome this difficult period together.
7. Is it possible to have oral sex during pregnancy?
Many couples wonder if they can have oral sex during pregnancy, and the answer is yes. But some points should be noted:Do not blow air into a woman's genitals. Because air can enter the circulation of pregnant women leading to air embolism.
Before having oral sex, make sure your husband doesn't have oral herpes. Because when having sex, the herpes virus can penetrate and cause disease for pregnant women.
Có thể quan hệ bằng miệng khi mang thai nhưng cần lưu ý một số điều
8. Positions should be used when having sex during pregnancy
Because the size of a pregnant woman's body changes a lot, especially in the last months of pregnancy, applying the right sex position will help minimize difficulties in sexual activities. The positions can be applied such as:Spoon pose: pregnant woman lying on her side, man in the back, and the penis penetrates from the back. Therefore, the pregnant woman's abdomen is not affected. The upper woman position: This position is relatively suitable during all stages of pregnancy. In this position, the pregnant woman can actively control the movement and depth of the penis to enter the vagina. Couples should sit together, share, encourage and find the best solution to overcome this period. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to consult a specialist.
In fact, having sex does not affect the pregnancy process if the mother is in stable health, even in some respects can bring a feeling of orgasm for couples. However, if you have a history of premature birth, easy miscarriage, it should be limited, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy.
After sex, if a pregnant woman has abnormal symptoms, she should also go to a medical facility as soon as possible, especially mothers with a history of premature birth, multiple miscarriages, cervical insufficiency, multiple pregnancies, etc. symptoms of preeclampsia are extremely dangerous.
Pregnant women also need to be aware that if your partner has an STI, you should stop having sex until your partner is cured or you need to use a safer method, such as using condoms to protect themselves and avoid affecting the health of the unborn baby. Mothers also do not forget the vaccinations that need to be taken to prevent some bacteria and viruses that cause illness for both mother and baby during 9 months and 10 days of pregnancy.
According to the World Health Organization, during pregnancy, pregnant women should receive some vaccines to prevent dangerous diseases such as diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, influenza. If these vaccines are missed, the baby will be born with congenital diseases that seriously affect health, especially congenital pertussis.
Vinmec International General Hospital currently has a full range of vaccines for pregnant women, imported directly from the US, Belgium, France, with clear origin and good quality. All vaccines are preserved in a modern cold storage system, with a cold storage line meeting GSP standards to ensure that the vaccine always keeps the best quality. Customers will be examined by specialized doctors, fully screened for physical and health problems, advised on preventive vaccines and injection regimens, how to monitor and care after vaccination before Indications for vaccination according to the latest recommendations of the Ministry of Health & World Health Organization to ensure the best effectiveness and safety for customers.
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