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Is Intercourse Or Masturbation During Pregnancy Harmful To Child?

Hi i had a question am 12 weeks pregnant and my partner s usually always working and i tend to get real horney at times we havent had sex since i found out am pregnant because am afriad it might harm my baby... Just one question if i masturbate at this point at have an orgasam could it harm my baby?
Wed, 27 Aug 2014
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No ,it does not harm baby at all. Unless or untill lady doesn't have any pain or any prior history of bleeding during pregnancy intercourse doesnt harm.Even if on usg report placenta is low lying, then also intercourse should be avoided,otherwise it can lead to bleeding.
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Is Intercourse Or Masturbation During Pregnancy Harmful To Child?

No ,it does not harm baby at all. Unless or untill lady doesn t have any pain or any prior history of bleeding during pregnancy intercourse doesnt harm.Even if on usg report placenta is low lying, then also intercourse should be avoided,otherwise it can lead to bleeding.