Pregnancy And Baby Care Articles During Pregnancy

...other than the penis when she is pregnant. The man should also avoid any deep or powerful thrusting during pregnancy intercourse and should instead ensure that the pregnant woman is comfortable during the act. Sexual intercourse during pregnancy should be avoided if the woman has had a previous miscarriage or if there is any spotting or bleeding observed during the first few weeks of pregnancy. Similarly women who have a history of pre term labor should also avoid intercourse during pregnancy. One of the conditions of pregnancy observed in some women is an incompetent cervix wherein the cervix dilates prematurely as it is weakened. In such cases intercourse should be avoided as it may increase the risk of a miscarriage or a premature delivery. As an alternative to sexual intercourse the couple may massage each other and stimulate themselves manually to provide sexual relief to each other.

Ideal Position

The ideal position for intercourse during pregnancy is the spoon position wherein the couple lies on their sides with their legs bent upwards and facing in the same direction with the man lying behind the woman. This position is considered to be a very gentle one where neither partner is putting any weight on the other and is most ideal for making live to a woman when she is pregnant. The missionary position wherein the man is on the top of the woman should be avoided and instead the woman on top position can be adopted so as to reduce any pressure on the woman's abdomen. It is generally advised to avoid intercourse from the sixth to the twelfth week of pregnancy as during this phase women are more prone to a miscarriage. Men should also understand that women tend to go through tremendous emotional changes during pregnancy and hence should try and support them through the various conditions of pregnancy and be as supportive as possible.

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