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**Title:** Sex During and After Pregnancy: Guidelines and Benefits
**When to Avoid Sex During Pregnancy:**
* Bleeding or threatened miscarriage
* Preterm labor or cervical insufficiency
* Abdominal pain or vaginal infection
* Previous cervical stitch or placenta previa (in some cases)
**Benefits of Sex During Pregnancy:**
* Enhanced bonding with partner
* Stress relief
* Improved blood circulation
**Resuming Sex After Delivery:**
* Wait at least 2-2.5 months for normal delivery (or after stitches have healed)
* Benefits include:
+ Increased blood circulation
+ Reduced vaginal dryness and stenosis
+ Shortened uterine involution (due to oxytocin release during orgasm)
**Debunked Myths:**
* Sex during pregnancy will not harm the baby or cause labor prematurely (unless underlying medical conditions exist)
* Always consult with your doctor to determine the best approach for your individual situation.
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**Pregnancy and Sex**
1. Women with bleeding, threatened miscarriage, or premature uterine opening should avoid sex during pregnancy.
2. Those with stomach pain, vaginal infections, or a history of cervical stitches should avoid sex during pregnancy.
3. Women who have had abortions are considered high-risk for sex during pregnancy for up to 3-4 months after the procedure.
4. Those with preterm labor, premature babies, or placenta previa (after 5 months) should take precautions or avoid sex.
5. Prostaglandins in semen can cause uterine cramps during pregnancy.
**Post-Delivery and Sex**
6. After normal delivery, stitches can cause temporary vaginal stenosis (narrowing) and pain.
7. Vaginal dryness and pain from stitches typically resolve within 2 months after delivery.
8. Resuming sex after 2-2.5 months post-delivery can help increase blood circulation and reduce vaginal dryness.
9. Similar recovery timelines apply to women who have had a cesarean section.
**Biological Responses**
10. Oxytocin hormone, released during orgasm, helps shrink and involute the uterus.
11. Oxytocin hormone also helps in re-forming pelvic organs after childbirth.
12. The same oxytocin hormone is released when a baby pumps milk, causing uterine cramps.
**Medical Studies and Common Concerns**
13. A trial in America found no evidence that sex during pregnancy can cause labor or harm the baby.
14. The risk of infection to the partner from vaginal infections during pregnancy is possible if not addressed.