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Is sex OK in late pregnancy?
I am pregnant with my second child and have never had any pregnancy complications. My husband told me that having sex after six months is harmful to the baby. My doctor said that unless there was a specific problem, there was no need to abstain. I can't seem to convince him that the doctor is right. I am very frustrated and feeling very insecure and unattractive because he will not make love to me.
You are right, there is no harm in having intercourse right up to the time of labour unless you have experienced bleeding, are at risk of premature rupture of the membranes or have any undiagnosed leaking of fluid. There are also instances when the male partner has a history or an active case of a sexually transmitted disease, such as genital herpes, when intercourse is not recommended.
If your husband is uncomfortable with the idea of making love in late pregnancy, he is not alone. Men experience conflicting emotions during their partners’ pregnancies. Talk to your partner about his feelings, tell him how you are feeling. Explore other ways of being close to each other and to concentrate on your relationship, enjoy the time you have together now to prepare for the addition to your family.
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