Sex in Pregnancy

Situations such as nausea-vomiting, fatigue, and sleepiness in the first months of pregnancy can cause a decrease in sexual interest. 

 Situations such as nausea-vomiting, fatigue, and sleepiness in the first months of pregnancy can cause a decrease in sexual interest. 

 Sexual intercourse during pregnancy does not harm the baby and there is no physical contact between the genitals and the baby. In addition, the protective plug formed due to the dark secretion in the cervical canal has a structure that prevents bacteria and sperm from entering the uterus. 

 Sexual intercourse; It can cause miscarriage in the first half of pregnancy and premature birth in the last half. Abdominal pain in the form of cramps after intercourse, hardening of the abdomen, vaginal bleeding, miscarriage or premature birth are symptoms. When such symptoms are observed, intercourse is prohibited. 

 However; For pregnant women who do not have any vaginal microbial discharge and have no complaints after intercourse, intercourse is allowed at most 3 times a week. In pregnant women with vaginal microbial discharge; Microorganisms may be transported into the uterus and cause preterm labor. In these cases, it may be useful to avoid. 

 Conditions that require abstinence from sexual intercourse during pregnancy: 

 –Low risk 

-Vaginal bleeding 

-Placenta-baby below partner 

-Opening the water bladder 

-Premature birth risk 

-Weeks close to birth 

-Presence of condyloma-HPV in spouse