At seven or eight months of pregnancy, it is already the late stage of pregnancy. Many people know that it is best not to engage in sexual activity during late pregnancy, as improper sexual activity may lead to premature birth. In fact, sexual activity is not necessarily prohibited when pregnant for seven or eight months. So can we have sex when we are seven or eight months pregnant?
Can I have sex at seven or eight months pregnant
After July of pregnancy, the fetus grows rapidly and the uterus enlarges significantly, making it highly sensitive to any external stimuli. In China, it is advocated for couples in late pregnancy to stop sexual activity as much as possible to avoid accidents. Sexual activity in late pregnancy does not induce premature birth, premature rupture of membranes, or vaginal infections. Even in twin pregnancies, late sexual activity does not increase the likelihood of premature birth.
In the United States, 73% of pregnant women engage in sexual activity during late pregnancy, significantly higher than the 28.4% rate in China. The reproductive age is already a period of vigorous sexual activity. For pregnant women, although they are worried that sexual intercourse will affect the fetus, on the other hand, as the gestational age increases, the pregnant woman's body shape will change, and their activities will gradually be restricted. Late stage causes such as back pain and fatigue are the reasons why couples in late pregnancy in China dare not have sexual intercourse.
For safety reasons, we recommend that expectant parents in the late stages of pregnancy try to minimize sexual intercourse, but it is not completely prohibited. Just do not press on the stomach and do not apply too much force.
Precautions for Late Pregnancy
1. Cramp and cramp
In late pregnancy, usually at the end of 7 months, expectant mothers are prone to experiencing cramps in their calves, sometimes also in their thighs or toes.
This is because expectant mothers increase their walking frequency or stand for a long time, and their calves are exposed to cold winds, which leads to increased muscle activity in their calves, and insufficient calcium in their bodies can cause cramps.
2. Palpitations
In the late stage of pregnancy, expectant mothers are prone to symptoms such as difficulty breathing and shortness of breath, such as palpitations and shortness of breath.
Generally, after the age of 25, a person's cardiovascular system begins to age. Studies have shown that expectant mothers over the age of 35 often suffer from problems such as "their heart seems to be running out of capacity" and "their breathing is not smooth".
3. Dizziness
Late pregnancy can cause expectant mothers to easily feel dizzy.
In medical books during the Qing Dynasty, it was recorded as "Zihuang", which was believed to be caused by the pregnant woman's weak constitution and insufficient yin and blood. After pregnancy, the essence and blood gathered to nourish the fetus, making it even weaker and unable to nourish the liver and causing dizziness due to lack of oxygen in the brain.
4. Pregnancy toxemia
Expectant mothers are prone to developing pregnancy toxemia in the later stages of pregnancy, during childbirth, or within 10 days after giving birth. The main symptoms include sudden dizziness, twitching of hands and feet, and stiff and backward posture. Some expectant mothers can wake up in a short while, while others may become unconscious.
Due to each seizure affecting the fetal blood flow supply, this symptom can pose a life-threatening risk to both the expectant mother and the fetus.
5. Difficulty urinating
When expectant mothers are 7-8 months pregnant, if their diet is normal but they cannot urinate, that is, if they have bloating and want to relieve themselves, but the urine output is extremely low, and they are restless while sitting or lying down, they should pay special attention.
This article provides a detailed introduction to whether sexual intercourse is possible during pregnancy at seven or eight months, as well as some issues that need to be noted during pregnancy at seven or eight months. As a woman who is seven or eight months pregnant, it is best to carefully refer to the content of this article. Sexual activity should be minimized as much as possible, and more attention should be paid during sexual activity, otherwise problems may arise.
