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Intimacy during pregnancy
Hello Doctors,
I have completed 15 weeks of pregnancy (natural conception). My NT scan and penta marker test results are normal, and my placenta position is posterior.
I would like to know whether it is safe to have physical intimacy with my partner at this stage. If yes, could you please advise until which month of pregnancy it is generally considered safe?
Thank you for your guidance.
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It is usually safe , but its better to be cautious and careful and always report to the hospital in case of emergency such as cramps or profuse bleeding
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Hi, how are you? From what you have shared, so far your pregnancy is normal and placenta seems in normal position, intercourse can continue until late pregnancy (40 weeks) as long as you are comfortable and there is no pain or bleeding.
If you need further advice, you can connect with me. Thanks.
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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It’s safe in second trimester
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Hi good evening
Thnxs for your question
U can do but make sure not do deep penetration and proper position and posture.
Try oral
Avoid pressure on ur tummy
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Use my online consulting link so that we can discuss ur quary and advise you accordingly and guide u
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Since your placenta position is not low lying, it is safe to have intimacy with your partner till term depending upon your comfort levels and other comorbidities or risk factors.
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Make sure that your cervical length is also adequate.
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Better to avoid
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
if no high risk factors can have
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Dr. Maneesha Singh
Infertility Specialist
25 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Its safe in 2nd trimester, but avoid positions that put strain on your belly.
For more pregnancy related info watch this
https://youtu.be/3yqqipndl-c
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Dr. Zaheda Aziz
Gynecologist
2 yrs exp
Ernakulam
By the details provided by you, this seems to be a normal pregnancy.
But other details like history of bleeding in pregnancy, previous premature delivery or current risk of premature delivery (like short cervix on the scan) will also be necessary before commenting on the safety of sexual intercourse.
In case of a normal pregnancy without any risk factors, sexual intercourse is safe.
Kindly consult with your gynecologist (who is well aware of all your history and risk factors) regarding your concerns.
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
You can have it
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
It's safe to have physical intimacy in the second trimester
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Safe from 4 months to 6 months of pregnancy.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
You can have intercourse after 12 weeks in pregnancy till term if the placenta is not low lying
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Dr. Parru Singh
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
9 yrs exp
Lucknow
Connect
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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Jaipur
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