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Q&A: Is it safe to have an orgasm during pregnancy?

Is it safe to have an orgasm during pregnancy?

Re: Is it safe to have an orgasm during pregnancy?

The Bump Expert

Yes, you can still have an orgasm while you're pregnant. You may notice your belly getting really hard after it--that's because the orgasm can cause a small contraction, but that's nothing to worry about. It won't hurt you or the baby (and we swear he won't know what you guys are doing!).

But before you jump into bed, run it past your doc. If you've got complications such as placenta previa or incompetent cervix, your doctor may advise against sex and orgasms because they could cause preterm labor, so be sure to double-check.

Ashley S. Roman, MD, ob-gyn and clinical assistant professor at New York University School of Medicine | June 08 , 2011 2:37 PM

Q&A: Is it safe to have an orgasm during pregnancy?

Not only is it safe to have orgasms, it creates more oxytocin in the body. This is the love hormone and it helps us have a better sense of well being. When we feel good in our body, our baby feels good. Oxytocin is also the hormone that helps during labor. It stimulates contractions. Orgasm can help prime the body for labor when the baby is ripe. :)

DoulaCharity | June 20 , 2011 9:53 AM

Q&A: Is it safe to have an orgasm during pregnancy?

My sister and I both got pregnant by IUI (I have unspecified infertility and my sister and her husband had to use a sperm donor). We had our care done in different states but both of our doctors recommended not having sex until after the 12th week of pregnancy or at least not have an orgasm if we decided to have sex. We were told that for cases of infertility, its recommended to not jeopardize your pregnancy by having an orgasm that could potentially cause a miscarriage. My husband and I tried for 2 years to conceive and just found out 2 days ago that our dreams have finally come true!! I'm not going to risk losing my baby for a few minutes of pleasure!

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