IS it okay to have sex during pregnancy? Can it harm your baby? You don't feel up to all the action. Is that normal?

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You may have heard a lot about sex before and after pregnancy, but never during. Expectant mothers are usually disassociated from sexuality.

Is it safe?

"Sex is safe during a normal pregnancy," informs Mumbai-based gynaecologist Dr Mugdha Raut.

However, refrain from doing it in the first three months of pregnancy. "The foetus is in its developmental stage, where any contraction of the pelvic muscles can lead to a miscarriage," says gynaecologist Dr Kiran Coelho.

But once you pass those important three months, you can resume sex and continue to have it until your seventh or eighth month of pregnancy.

What is a 'normal pregnancy'?

Any pregnancy that has low-risk complications such as pre-term labour or a miscarriage is considered normal.

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When is it unsafe?

If your gynaecologist detects complications in your pregnancy, then you may be advised against sexual intercourse. Some of these include:

• Previous abortions or miscarriages
• Previous pre-mature delivery
• A threat of a miscarriage
• Unexplained vaginal bleeding or discharge
• Placenta Previa (Low-lying placenta)
• A multiple pregnancy