Health Tip: Sex During Pregnancy

It may not be a good idea if you have certain risk factors

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(HealthDay News) -- While sexual intercourse throughout a healthy pregnancy is usually safe, it may not be recommended for women who are a higher risk for complications.

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The Nemours Foundation says sex may not be safe for pregnant women with any of the following risk factors:

• A history or risk of miscarriage.
• Having had a previous birth that was pre-term (earlier than 37 weeks), or having warning signs of pre-term labor.
• Vaginal bleeding, discharge or cramping that cannot be diagnosed.
• Leaking amniotic fluid.
• Conditions such as placenta previa and incompetent cervix.
• Carrying multiple fetuses.

-- Diana Kohnle