Sexual relations undergo a form of change during the nine months of pregnancy. Many couples report that their sexual appetites increased during the nine months of pregnancy. However, it is important to note that the sexual practices of couples during pregnancy period.

Many expectant couples have fear that sexual intercourse will hurt the baby, or the expectant mother. Many couples fear that orgasm will stimulate early labor or even a miscarriage. However, in a normal pregnancy, sexual intercourse will not hurt the mother or the fetus. Likewise, having an orgasm in a normal pregnancy will not hurt the baby or bring on labor or miscarriage. Some studies also shown that couples who stay sexually active during their pregnancy may actually lower the chances of premature labor (i.e: the birth of a baby of less than 37 weeks gestational age).

However, there are instances when sex may be restricted during pregnancy period. In the case of high risk pregnancy, sexual intercourse may be limited at certain times. Sexual intercourse may also be restricted is the mother has unexplained bleeding, history of miscarriages, history of premature labors, if twins are being carried, or if the mother has placenta previa.

It is vital to discuss with your doctor of what is safe and what is unsafes during sexual intercourse. You should know exactly what your doctor is instruction, whether it is abstaining from sexual intercourse, orgasm or both.