17 May 2022 | 5 min Read
Reema Shah
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At 8 months pregnant, you’re in the middle of the third trimester and your baby bump is large. If you are wondering whether or not you can have sex during this period, here’s a guide for you. There are certain safe positions that can be pleasurable while keeping your baby safe.
Read on to learn more about the safety tips and what positions to avoid when you are 8 months pregnant.
Your baby keeps growing and can be anywhere between 19 and 21 inches long. You may also get stretch marks as the skin expands. As the uterus grows upwards, you may feel more tired and have difficulty in breathing. The urge to urinate may become more frequent because of the pressure from your uterus on the bladder.
Here are some additional symptoms-
Here are some things that happen to your baby-
If you have had a healthy pregnancy throughout, sex is safe given that you follow certain safe positions. Your baby is covered by the amniotic fluid in your uterus and the walls of your uterus are strong too. Hence, the baby is safe.
Sex will not affect your baby as long as you don’t have placenta issues or preterm labour. There are certain sex positions that should be avoided to not cause any problems to the mum and baby.
Here are some comfortable and enjoyable sex positions that are safe even during the 8th month of pregnancy.
You get to control the pace and the level of penetration when you are on top of your partner. Hence, it avoids the weight off your belly. Just be careful when lowering yourself on top of your partner. Do it gently as he lies down on his back.
The classic missionary position is to be avoided during late pregnancy. Your large belly size makes it uncomfortable for you and your partner.. Additionally, your partner may end up putting too much pressure on the uterus because of the big bump. Lying on your back may make you feel dizzy too.
But you can modify the position using a pillow or cushion to level yourself a little higher. Your partner will have to support himself to avoid leaning on your belly. By keeping the pillow under you for support, lie down by keeping your face up. Bend your knees and keep your bottom at the edge of the bed. Depending on your bed’s height, your partner can then either stand or kneel between your legs.
In this position, both partners lie on the sides while facing each other. Rest your legs over your partner’s hips. This position gives the intimacy of a missionary position as both of you face each other while avoiding the discomfort of you having to lie down on your back.
This is similar to the side-by-side position except that your partner enters from behind by cuddling you. You both face in the same direction by curling up a little bit.
In this position, you support yourself on your knees and hands. You may use a pillow to support your bump as your partner kneels behind you. Ensure that you take it slow and let your partner know your comfort as this position gives your partner the control of the level of penetration.
Here are some circumstances when you should avoid sex-
Many mums-to-be experience reduced sexual libido for multiple reasons. It could be reasons like pregnancy hormone changes or prioritising other important things. A bond can be built in many other ways if you do not feel like having sex. Make sure you and your partner support each other during the process.
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