Does masturbation during pregnancy affect the unborn baby?

This article is professionally consulted by Dr. Nguyen Van Thanh - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital. The doctor has many years of experience in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Masturbation during pregnancy is a normal physiological phenomenon that can bring many health benefits. However, pregnant women need to pay attention to selfie during the first 3 months of pregnancy so as not to accidentally affect the development of the fetus as well as the mother's health.

Masturbation is a natural act, appearing to meet the normal physiological needs of humans, including women. The characteristic of pregnancy is the change of estrogen and progesterone hormones in the direction of increasing, stimulating sex drive more. However, this condition does not appear in all cases. During pregnancy, some women feel tired, morning sickness, vomiting a lot leading to exhaustion, so they may completely no longer want to have sex.
Sex or masturbation are natural ways of releasing libido in pregnant women with pregnancies without high risk factors. Many experts agree that masturbation during pregnancy is safe for both the mother and the baby. The fetus is completely inside the amniotic sac inside the uterus and there is no direct contact with the outside environment, so masturbation does not affect the health of the fetus. During orgasm, the body responds with contractions of the uterine muscles. This is a natural response of the body, the contractions are mild in intensity and there is no risk of miscarriage or premature birth.
In high-risk pregnancies such as maternal gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, low placental anomalies, placenta previa, short cervix ... deciding whether to masturbate Whether or not you are pregnant, consult your doctor.
During the first 3 months of pregnancy, high sex hormones make women more sensitive and have a higher need for sex. Selfies during the first 3 months of pregnancy appear as a method to relieve physiological needs. Although masturbation does not directly affect the gestational sac, the first 3 months of pregnancy is a sensitive period, playing an important role in the formation and development of young children. Selfies during the first 3 months of pregnancy should be done at a gentle level, avoiding abuse or being too rough to limit the risk of fetal movement and miscarriage.

Masturbation is a substitute for actual sexual activity. In fact, masturbation during pregnancy sometimes becomes a way to address a more appropriate physiological need for women, helping them to explore more of the body's changes during pregnancy. Some benefits of masturbation during pregnancy are as follows:
Stress relief: Many women admit that masturbation during pregnancy is one of the effective ways to relieve stress. Having an orgasm while masturbating brings many new sensations compared to having sex with your partner in the traditional way. Besides, being pregnant with a large belly causes discomfort and nuisance when having sex in many different positions. Increased secretion of oxytocin hormone: This is a hormone that has many effects on the body, including the ability to improve mood in a more positive way for a woman, especially during pregnancy. Achieving orgasm during masturbation causes an increase in this hormone, similar to when having normal sex with a partner. Support for strengthening resistance: Along with building a reasonable diet, practicing appropriate sports, masturbation during pregnancy is considered as a part of women's life. Supports the body's immune system. Achieving orgasm or orgasm will help stimulate the production of many antibodies that protect the body from colds or the attack of disease-causing bacteria.

To ensure that masturbation during pregnancy is performed safely and effectively, the following principles should be kept in mind:
Perform gentle masturbation, and limit the use of force-assisted devices. rough move. Do not masturbate while having gynecological inflammatory diseases or lower urinary tract infections. If there is bleeding or a lot of pain during masturbation, pregnant women need to stop performing and visit a medical facility for advice and treatment. When there are signs of premature birth or natural vaginal bleeding, masturbation and sex should not be performed to ensure the safety of the fetus. Masturbation during pregnancy does not affect the development of the fetus, however, pregnant women should only masturbate when there is a healthy pregnancy, no diseases during pregnancy. To ensure safety, pregnant women can consult a specialist before masturbating.

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The pregnancy process is monitored by a team of qualified doctors Regular check-up, early detection of abnormalities Maternity package helps to facilitate the process. birth process Newborns are taken care of. In addition, pregnant women are also consulted by specialists on reproductive health as well as physiological needs and questions of pregnant women during pregnancy.