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Missionary at 22 weeks - looking for some reassurance

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RMarieClaire · 02/03/2019 19:33

I feel like I am constantly doing stupid things in pregnancy. About 45 minutes ago OH and I had sex with him on top. It wasn't as comfortable as usual - still very enjoyable - but it occurred to me after we should look at what other positions we should try. Googled and found lots online about how you shouldn't have traditional missionary sex after16 weeks (I'm 22).

Now of course I'm panicking. It was a fairly quick session, and I wouldn't say he put all his weight on me (he weighs 16 stone after all) but there was some pressure. Watching for some kicks but have an anterior placenta so kicks aren't strong yet.

Just looking for some reassurance in my anxiety really
Thanks!

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QuantamBaby · 02/03/2019 19:54

Don't worry you won't have done your baby any harm. Maybe try a few different positions to find out which is the most comfy for you!

sh13 · 02/03/2019 20:19

Do u mean as your lying on your back? I still have sex like this sometimes and I’m 27 weeks I wouldn’t worry ?

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RMarieClaire · 02/03/2019 20:22

@sh13 yes. I stopped lying on my back to sleep a while ago as it makes me feel sick, so not sure why it didn't occur to me it might be a bad idea.

Then again I'm extremely anxious and could be being silly

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CountessVonBoobs · 02/03/2019 20:25

Er, what? That's utter bollocks. There aren't weekly limits on sex positions!

How do you think women ever had healthy babies in the past?! You can have sex any way you like that you feel comfortable for as long as you like. you

Gobletoffire · 02/03/2019 20:51

As far as I’m aware you can have sex in any position that feels comfortable throughout your pregnancy. I haven’t ever heard that you shouldn’t have sex in the missionary position after 16 weeks. I’m 37 weeks now and on the rare occasion that me and DH have had sex over the past few weeks we’ve done it in the missionary position because it’s what has been the most comfortable for me, just without him putting his weight on me and bump. I really wouldn’t worry.

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RMarieClaire · 02/03/2019 20:52

@CountessVonBoobs Ha! That is exactly the kind of straight talking I need right now.

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sh13 · 02/03/2019 21:05

I also still lie on my back I’m lying on the sofa now on my back ? I thought it was just your not meant too if it makes you feel dizzy as could affect blood flow ...and not to sleep on back?

SoyDora · 02/03/2019 21:06

Pretty sure I had missionary sex until around 30 weeks...

MrsMyrtle · 02/03/2019 21:42

Agree with pp re bollocks! I am currently 38 weeks and one of the positions we used this morning was missionary!

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