Does having intercourse at two months of pregnancy affect the baby?
Aug 25, 2021
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Chunxia
Introduction
Sexual intercourse is not recommended during the first trimester (within the first 3 months of pregnancy), as the fetal condition is still unstable; intercourse during this period may lead to threatened miscarriage or embryonic demise. Similarly, sexual intercourse is contraindicated in the late third trimester—specifically after 7 months of gestation—because the enlarged abdomen increases the risk of preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), placental abruption, or chorioamnionitis.
Sexual intercourse is contraindicated during the first trimester (within the first three months of pregnancy) because the fetal condition remains unstable at this stage; intercourse may trigger threatened miscarriage or embryonic demise. Similarly, intercourse is also contraindicated during the late third trimester (after seven months of gestation), as the enlarged abdomen increases the risk of preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), placental abruption, or chorioamnionitis—and may lead to preterm birth or adversely affect normal fetal development. Intercourse is generally permissible between the third and seventh months of pregnancy; however, frequency should be limited to avoid potential adverse effects on the fetus.
