I don't want to ask my family, 'cause I know their first thought will be “that's what got you where you are now”, and I don't really have any plans or prospective partners, I'm just wondering. Is there a time during your pregnancy when you have to stop having sex so as not to hurt the baby?

I know my best friend asked her doctor the same thing. At her fourth appointment, since she'd finally started showing. She was told it can vary based on your particular situation as some people need to worry more about delivering early or losing the baby, but its normally pretty safe to continue to have sex throughout the pregnancy as long as it comfortable for her. I'd ask your doctor at your next checkup, as they can provide information based on your unique situation. And remember that even though unprotected sex can't get you pregnant there are many STDs that can still be passed and could impact the baby. Your doctor can give you more information about that too.

Yeah, I was told the same thing years ago. If every thing's going well, as long as your comfortable, sex is fine. But like PurpleFDU said, unprotected sex is still unsafe. There's more than just your health to consider now. Any STD you get now, you could be giving to your baby as well.


Don't hesitate to ask your doctor anything. That's part of his/her job. And anything you say to them, is just between the two of you. Your privacy is protected by your doctors oath and the law.

Sex while pregnant is great! Well for me it was at least, lol. I also know women that it wasn't so great for, just uncomfortable.
You CAN have sex most the time, but you do get to a point where you feel toooo big to and are too uncomfortable to. Then it gets to about due date and you don't care anymore, if sex will help labor progress (it will!! it will!!) then lets do it... now.
I would ask your dr and make sure you don't have anything going on that is going to make sex harmful for you. And i wouldn't have unprotected sex either, too many bad things out there.
Good luck hon.

Both of my doctors told me, that as long as I am comfy, its all good. For the most part, it was never an issue. Later down the road with my second, she had dropped low, and I had carried her low the entire time, so we did have to stop abit before she was born, but don't worry, its not like your going to forget how to do it again once you can. :)

It's safe to have sex at almost any point in the pregnancy. Guys can get a little funny about "pokin the baby in the head" *snort* but there's really nothing to worry about!

I'm the first man to comment here. Reading all your posts makes me curious about doing it with a pregnant lady. Well, I think I just have to wait for the right time.

Anyway, how many days after birth can you "do it" again?

My dr advised that you didn't have sex again after the birth until after your postnatal six week checkup to make sure everything was as it should be. When I was a new mom, I was glad of that break lol. You're just so physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted it's difficult to muster much enthusiasm when you're still recovering from the birth. It's not over once the baby's born as your hormones are still chaotic and your body's trying to regain some kind of normality. I had a C-section too, and that makes it even more of a challenge. Maybe it's just me, but if he'd said six months that would have suited me fine ( but my husband would have been horrified!) :D

Yeah, I was told to wait till after my six week checkup too. I think the body needs at least that much time to heal after a normal birth. Some women still experience pain during sex even after six weeks.

I do know a woman whose parents, after 20 years had given up on having children. Finally, she got pregnant. They had a healthy baby girl. Nine months and 6 days later, she gave birth to their second daughter. This was a full term pregnancy too. I know this was like 50+ years ago, but I think even then it was advised to wait a while after delivery.

I do know a woman whose parents, after 20 years had given up on having children. Finally, she got pregnant. They had a healthy baby girl. Nine months and 6 days later, she gave birth to their second daughter. This was a full term pregnancy too. I know this was like 50+ years ago, but I think even then it was advised to wait a while after delivery.

I heard about stories like this having consecutive birth about 9 months after the first baby. I guess the husband is so much eager to procreate again without waiting for his wife to fully recover after birth.

But back to topic, until what month will a pregnant mother could have a satisfiable sex with his partner? I assume the 9th month should be no sex at all. Or is it earlier than the 9th month?

Ask your doctor, he or she knows best. I think that it depends on the couple whether or not they want to have sex. I was told that it was all right to have sex but to stop if I felt any pain. After we were told that, we didn't bother having sex because we were too worried and scared.

Couples that are expecting a baby or just had a baby should give more time to the baby rather than their own pleasures. I don't mean that you must deprive yourselves of this pleasure but what I'm saying is that you could postpone this when everything is back to normal with the mother's body.

All the info that I have heard or read says ,it is fine as long as you are not having any problems.It is best to ask your dr first though.They will be happy to answer any questions.

Sex during pregnancy is just fine according to the doctors. But it will affect your baby. According to them your baby will have a dry skin. Maybe it is still safe to have sex during the early stage of pregnancy. My hubby and I stopped having sex for I am not comfortable anymore. It hurts me so badly.

I do believe the dr. will tell you if you have unusual circumstances where it isn't safe to have sex. Other wise have sex as long as you feel comfortable with it. Never have sex though ,if you suspect there is a break in your water bag.

If your doctor says sex is ok during pregnancy, then go for it. My husband and I had sex through the entire nine months on all three of our kids and up to the day before giving birth on two of them. It can get a bit uncomfortable but then so does anything else when your stomach gets huge, like mine did, lol. If you both take time then this can be as or more enjoyable than before pregnancy.

As long as you are okay and feeling well and nothing hurts then go for it. Pregnancy never stopped me at all. And the only time we slowed down was at the start (with tons of being nauseas times, oh joy!) and at the very end when I was just tired of lugging around a big belly. :D

According to them your baby will have a dry skin.

Has anyone else heard this, I will be sure to ask my pediatrician the next time I visit, hmmm, my son has dry skin, I wonder if this is the cause of it, I have never heard it before.