Sex during pregnancy

Obstetrician & Gynecologist Jay Goldberg, MD, explains how it is safe to have sex during the entire pregnancy, but explains the few occurrences when it is discouraged
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It is safe to have sex during the entire pregnancy. There are times where we won't want you to be sexually active. If you have any active bleeding, we discourage you from being sexually active. Sometimes if the placenta is in a location that makes it more precarious or dangerous to have intercourse, your doctor may ask you refrain from pelvic activity.
PREGNANCY, Sex and Relationship

Obstetrician & Gynecologist Jay Goldberg, MD, explains how it is safe to have sex during the entire pregnancy, but explains the few occurrences when it is discouraged

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Jay Goldberg, MD

Obstetrician & Gynecologist

Dr. Jay Goldberg is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Goldberg earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1996 after completing his undergraduate education at the University of California-San Diego. His internship and residency training took place at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles.

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It is safe to have sex during the entire pregnancy. There are times where we won't want you to be sexually active. If you have any active bleeding, we discourage you from being sexually active. Sometimes if the placenta is in a location that makes it more precarious or dangerous to have intercourse, your doctor may ask you refrain from pelvic activity.
PREGNANCY, Sex and Relationship