Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: I am 43 days pregnant and feeling a bit nauseous and unable to eat. Is there any solution? Can my husband and I have sexual intercourse during this time?Doctor's answer:
Hello: It is not possible, and it must be prohibited! In the second trimester of pregnancy, the early pregnancy symptoms subside, the placenta has become relatively stable, and pregnancy enters a stable phase. The pregnant woman's mood begins to improve. Due to the effects of hormones, the pregnant woman's libido increases. Additionally, the placenta and amniotic fluid act as barriers, buffering external stimuli and providing effective protection for the fetus. Therefore, moderate sexual activity during the second trimester is beneficial, as it also enhances marital intimacy and promotes healthy fetal development. Research both domestically and internationally has shown that couples who share love and closeness during pregnancy tend to have children who are quick to react, develop language skills early, and are in good health.During pregnancy, a pleasant sexual life can fully integrate love and libido. When a husband kisses and caresses his wife, or vice versa, the warmth of love flows into each other's hearts. Considerate sexual activity also enhances marital intimacy during the day, making the pregnant woman feel happy and emotionally fulfilled. This indirectly serves as emotional.
Additionally, a man's semen contains a substance called seminal plasma. It has antibacterial properties comparable to penicillin, capable of killing pathogenic bacteria such as staphylococcus, thereby cleaning and protecting the pregnant woman's vagina.
It is important to note: After a woman becomes pregnant, hormonal changes increase glycogen in the vagina, and the chemical changes during pregnancy are highly conducive to the growth and reproduction of bacteria. After a period of abstinence from sexual activity during the early stages of pregnancy, when resuming sexual activity, the husband must thoroughly clean the smegma and glans to prevent the wife's vagina from being invaded by pathogenic microorganisms, thereby avoiding intrauterine infection. Because intrauterine infection is a significant risk factor that can endanger the fetus's life.
Finally, it is recommended that sexual activity during the second trimester be limited to 1-2 times per week, and fatigue must be avoided.