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 Sex
Positions Guide During Pregnancy
It is important that you nourish your relationship as much as your
nourish your unborn child during pregnancy. Most women find that
their bodies grow large and unwieldy during pregnancy. Many women
are surprised to find that their sex drive actually increases during
pregnancy, particularly during the second trimester. This is due to
the increased amount of blood that is coursing through your pelvis
and vagina.
Is Sex Safe During Pregnancy?
Sex is safe during pregnancy provided you have a low risk pregnancy
with few complications. Your doctor will let you know if you should
avoid sex for any reason at all. Most women can enjoy a healthy and
fulfilling intimate relationship throughout their pregnancy, right
up until their delivery date.
Will I Enjoy Sex During Pregnancy?
Surprisingly, many women find that they are more sexually aroused
during their second trimester than they were prior to pregnancy. The
increased blood flow to the vaginal and a woman’s growing bosom
often results in a heightened sense of self and sexual arousal.
Most women will shy away from sexual relations during their first
trimester when morning sickness and fatigue often get in the way of
love making. During the third trimester, some women find themselves
uncomfortably large and prefer not to be intimate, whereas others
continue having intercourse right up until they go into labor.
Will Sex Hurt the Baby?
 One
of the most common concerns of fathers to be is that sex will hurt
the baby. Some men are afraid that they will bump into the baby when
they have sex. By and large however this concern is unfounded. If
your husband is overly concerned about having sex during pregnancy,
have him join you at your prenatal visits. A little reassurance from
your physician that he will not hurt or bump into the baby may be
all your husband needs.
Partners often react very individually when it comes to sex and
pregnancy. While some men find the site of their wife’s blossoming
body a true turn on, others are ambivalent or even a little turned
off by pregnancy. It is important that you are open, honest and
communicative with your partner about your needs during pregnancy,
and try not to take any emotions your partner may be feeling
personally. Remember that pregnancy is often an emotional roller
coaster, and your husband or partner may be more concerned that you
might react differently, or may be scared of the idea of having a
family in general. Some men have a difficult time being intimate
with their wives even when they recognize that they will not harm
the baby, because they feel another presence is in the room. That
said, many men and women have remarkable sexual relationships
throughout their pregnancy. Even if you do not engage in intercourse
with your husband, it is important that the two of you work on
nurturing your relationship throughout your pregnancy. Foot rubs,
kissing, back rubs and holding hands are all excellent ways to share
some intimacy without actually engaging in intercourse. The best way
you can ensure that you and your partner remain close during your
pregnancy is to check in with your partner on occasion. Inform them
of your needs, let them know where you are coming from and what you
need or want from them.
Positioning
If you and your partner are interested in maintaining a healthy
sexual relationship during pregnancy, then undoubtedly you must be
wondering what positions will work best for you as your belly grows
and expands. The best thing you can do during your pregnancy is keep
an open mind and be creative. Most women will find that it is
uncomfortable to enjoy sex in a missionary position after about the
first or mid second trimester. Try flipping over, woman on top and
even lying next to one another during your pregnancy.
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