A pregnant patient is concerned that orgasm will be harmful to the developing fetus. What should the nurse include when responding to this patient's concern?
A) Orgasm during pregnancy is potentially harmful.
B) Venous congestion in the pelvis makes orgasm painful.
C) Most women do not experience orgasm during pregnancy.
D) Some women experience orgasm intensely during pregnancy.
D
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Because of increased pelvic congestion from the additional uterine blood supply at midpregnancy, most women notice increased clitoral sensation and may experience orgasm for the first time during pregnancy because of this. Orgasm during pregnancy is not harmful. Pelvic congestion does not make orgasm painful.
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