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I want to know if having sex during pregnancy will harm my baby?

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I am 20 weeks pregnant. I wanted to know that does having sex during pregnancy harm my baby? And is it safe?
Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal

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Dr. Richa Agarwal is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with 26 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS and DGO at the Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya. She treats health issues in women during and after pregnancy and is concerned with the fetus's health. Currently, she is practicing in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

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Hi,

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Having sex during your entire pregnancy is safe. Some precautions should be taken:

  1. Have sexual intercourse in a position in which pressure on the uterus is very less.
  2. Always use a condom during coitus (sexual intercourse).
  3. The act should be very gentle.
  4. Do not try different poses.
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Published At October 30, 2014
Reviewed At December 17, 2018

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Richa Agarwal is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with 26 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS and DGO at the Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya. She treats health issues in women during and after pregnancy and is concerned with the fetus's health. Currently, she is practicing in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Richa Agarwal is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with 26 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS and DGO at the Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya. She treats health issues in women during and after pregnancy and is concerned with the fetus's health. Currently, she is practicing in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

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