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Sex during pregnancy: What's OK, what's not
Does sex during pregnancy harm the baby?
What about oral and anal sex?
Can sex trigger premature labor?
After the baby is born, how soon can I have sex?
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Is it OK to have sex during pregnancy?
Can sex during pregnancy cause a miscarriage?
What are the best sexual positions during pregnancy?
Are condoms necessary?
Are there times when sex should be avoided?
What if I don't want to have sex?
What about oral and anal sex?
Can sex trigger premature labor?
After the baby is born, how soon can I have sex?
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Is it OK to have sex during pregnancy?
Can sex during pregnancy cause a miscarriage?
What are the best sexual positions during pregnancy?
Are condoms necessary?
Are there times when sex should be avoided?
What if I don't want to have sex?
Does sex during pregnancy harm the baby?
Your developing baby is protected by the amniotic fluid in your uterus, as well as the strong muscles of the uterus itself. Sexual activity won't affect your baby.