Pregnancy & age & fertility - fitness and nutrition, work & pregnancy

Fitness and Nutrition - Pregnancy is the time when most women experience hormonal changes. These changes to an extent alter their regular activities depending on their mood at that time. Sex is one them. Many women do not enjoy sex at all during their pregnancy while others obtain maximum pleasure.

Oral sex, especially during the later months can be a very feasible alternative to intercourse. It may satisfy both partners without any potential discomfort. Oral sex should also be avoided if either of the partners has a sexually transmitted disease.

Sex during pregnancy is totally safe if not otherwise advised by the doctor. Most women can have sex right until the last month of their pregnancy if they do not feel uncomfortable. It is safe to have intercourse since the baby is protected by a thick mucous plug that seals the cervix and guards against infection.
Some of the medical reasons which require abstaining from sex are:

• Recent vaginal bleeding.
• Preterm labour
• Ruptured membranes (broken water bag)
• Placenta praevia
• Infection with STDs