A patient asks you about sexual relations during pregnancy. The most accurate answer you can give her is
a. you may be more comfortable on your back in the later stages of the pregnancy.
b. you may experience increased sexual arousal during the first trimester.
c. it is not known that it will harm your baby or yourself if you have sexual intercourse throughout your pregnancy.
d. to be safe, it is best to avoid sexual relations during pregnancy.
C
Sexual relations during pregnancy is often viewed as a taboo subject. Intercourse, unless specifically proscribed, is considered safe during pregnancy, although it may not always be easy or comfortable. During the second trimester, the pregnant woman may even experience increased libido. As pregnancy advances, the woman may find she is more comfortable on her side, perhaps with a pillow under the abdomen, facing away from her partner.
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