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Early pregnancy and sex...

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Writerwannabe83 · 24/07/2013 15:47

Is it ok??

I'm worried that uterine contractions during orgasm may dislodge the foetus??

I'm only 5 weeks and am panicked about doing anything risky!

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DiaryOfAWimpyMum · 24/07/2013 16:01

It's okay, unless you have had previous miscarriage then you might be asked to refrain, if you are overly worried leave it until after 12 weeks but I seriously doubt an orgasm could dislodge the fetus!!

Madratlady · 24/07/2013 16:04

I think babies are pretty well stuck in, it'd take more than that to dislodge it. Sex can cause a little bleeding in early pregnancy but afaik isn't linked with miscarriage.

Shellywelly1973 · 24/07/2013 17:47

Sex won't cause any problems unless there are already problems...iyswim!

Speak to your GP or mw if your worried.

laura0007 · 24/07/2013 19:13

I got cramps after orgasm during the first few weeks of pregnancy but the midwife said not to worry unless you had any bleeding. It takes more than a few orgasms to dislodge the foetus it's well stuck in there! I'm now 12 weeks and the cramping has stopped thankfully!

omri · 24/07/2013 19:40

Ooh I'm curious about this too! I'm 6 wks pg after a mmc in march so don't want to take any risks! Is it your orgasm you think could risk a dislodgement? Or the, ahem, energetic and enthusiastic lovemaking?

Writerwannabe83 · 24/07/2013 19:52

It is the orgasm I'm worried about - all the uterine contractions etc Smile

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omri · 24/07/2013 21:41

Maybe I'll have to fake it!!!! Wink

Writerwannabe83 · 24/07/2013 21:44

Something us women probably have down to an art Wink

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Summersun1983 · 24/07/2013 22:03

I read Zita Wests book and she says no sex before 12 week just to be on the safe side. I am 15 weeks after having dd then two misscarages, had a bleed this time at 14 weeks and doc asked if I had sex within last two days which I had, have now been told not to till at least 28 weeks just encase. Although there is no solid evidence sex can harm baby. I think do what feels right for you but nothing to rough. Sorry I'm not much help really. Plus it's going to be horrible not doing to for months!!
I guess what I am tring to say is if you have a history of mc might be best not to have sex just encase. Till at least 12 weeks.

omri · 24/07/2013 23:17

Will you break the news to my dp?? Grin

misskatamari · 25/07/2013 09:34

Gosh in almost 12 weeks and have felt so atrocious that the thought of sex is the furthest thing from my mind. We had it at about 5 weeks with no problems but since then have only tried once and I had to stop and go and be sick (of glamorous first trimester) so gonna wait a few weeks until things settle down.

FoxMulder · 25/07/2013 10:09

I had the same concerns writer so we put it off, and then I had an orgasm in my sleep anyway! This can happen if I don't have sex for too long...but this was over a week ago and it's all good still (touch wood).

Writerwannabe83 · 25/07/2013 20:15

I once orgasmed in my sleep too!!!
It really freaked me out!!! Grin

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