How long can I not have sex during pregnancy?

When a woman finds out she is pregnant, she will immediately want to know whether the baby in her belly is healthy and what else she needs to pay attention to? How long does it take to stop having sex during pregnancy? What are the side effects of having sex?

Generally speaking, it is best not to have sex during the first three months and the last three months of pregnancy. Miscarriage is very likely to occur in the first three months, and gynecological diseases should be avoided during pregnancy. If there is gynecological inflammation at this time, there will be restrictions on taking medication, which is not good for the fetus. The last three months are very prone to premature births, so these six months are the best time to have sex. In fact, women’s sexual desire will be greatly weakened during pregnancy, especially in the first three or four months of pregnancy, and they will show indifference or obvious resistance to any sexual behavior. This is because the fatigue caused by pregnancy makes women in this period have low sexual desire and they cannot pay attention to sexual life. Although some pregnant women have no reduced sexual desire, they will feel very tired at night and lose their adequate response to sexual intercourse.

The first three months of pregnancy and the last three months of pregnancy. Sexual life during pregnancy is not strictly prohibited. Healthy and appropriate sexual life is not only possible, but can also greatly enhance the intimacy between you and your husband. And there is no need to worry about contraceptive measures during pregnancy, which can make couples more relaxed, enhance the sex appeal of both of them, and may feel more happy in their sex life. But it should be noted that if the frequency of sexual life is too high, the posture is too intense, or the man's posture is rough, it is easy to cause unpleasant things. If the amniotic membrane ruptures, sometimes due to lack of oxygen in the uterus after the amniotic fluid leaks out, the normal growth and development of the fetus will be affected, and in severe cases, it may also lead to fetal death.

Pregnancy, especially in the early stages of pregnancy, is a critical period for embryo development. Three months of preparation for pregnancy is also a safe period. Therefore, it is generally not recommended to have sexual intercourse during the three months of preparation for pregnancy. Some food, clothing, housing and transportation may cause miscarriage. Generally, it is relatively safe after three months of pregnancy, and you can have sex properly, but you need to take into account the feelings of the pregnant woman when having sex. Sexual intercourse itself will not affect the fetus. For the possibility of miscarriage, do not have sexual intercourse in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd months of early pregnancy and the 7th, 8th and 9th months of late pregnancy. Sexual intercourse is allowed in the 4th, 5th and 6th months of late pregnancy, but be aware of the range.