Bleeding after Sex While Pregnant

During pregnancy, the rate and volume of blood supply to the female genital tract increase significantly to ensure optimal nourishment to the developing baby via placenta. This increased blood supply is due to extensive blood vessels formation to meet high oxygen demands of the mother and fetus. However, during sex, a massive amount of pressure is increased over the cervical region, which often results in the damage to these delicate vessels, leading to appearance of spotting and bleeding.

If the bleeding stops after some time and show no signs of pain and cramps, then it is completely normal and there is no need to get worried. But if the bleeding becomes heavier or is complemented with severe abdominal cramps, you should consult a health care provider immediately.

One of the major concerns that are associated with bleeding after sex during pregnancy is miscarriage. In most cases, females starts to panic after seeing blood or spotting especially when it is their first pregnancy. It is highly recommended to all these females to relax as the fetus is secured in an amniotic fluid inside amniotic cavity. This cavity works as a shock absorber and protects the baby from any external harms. So there are minimal risks associated of having a miscarriage if the female is bleeding externally. In certain special cases, such as having the history of recurrent first trimester miscarriages or weak cervical walls, the gynecologist recommends abstinence from intercourse during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Use Condom

Using a condom during sex will protect the female and the baby from getting any sexually transmitted infections, which can cause severe infections and can complicate the pregnancy and overall health.

Try Comfortable Sex Position

The risk of vaginal bleeding or spotting is high in certain sex positions because some positions do increase the pressure on the cervix. In order to minimize the pressure over the cervical region, it is suggested to try out different positions like performing the sex from rear or in spooning position, etc., after consulting your gynecologist.

Here is a website you can click to learn the safe sex positions during pregnancy. 

Practice Oral Sex

Oral sex is one of the safest ways of achieving sexual gratification during pregnancy. In this way, the baby is at minimal risk of any injury or harm. However, your partner should never blow air into your vagina because it can lead to air embolism which can affect the baby and you badly and fatally. 

Along with all these precautionary measures there are some conditions in which sex should be absolutely avoided:

• If you have placenta previa in which the placenta is partially covered by cervix, so the chances of miscarriage are high.

• If you are carrying more than one baby in the uterus.

• If you have the cervix that is not completely and tightly closed and can dilate easily if pressure is applied.

Seeing a doctor becomes necessary if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms which can be signs of having a miscarriage or some serious diseases:

• Severe cramping pain in the lower abdominal region.

• Heavy bleeding from vagina which may or may not be associated with pain.

• Thick vaginal discharge.

• Constant dizziness and fainting condition.

• High grade fever (up to or more than 101⁰F).

• Persistent uterine contractions after performing sex.