A 40-year-old member asked:
Is it dangerous for me to have sex in the third trimester?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
Usually not, but....: It depends on your comfort, how vigorous the activity is, and whether you have interest, rather than feeling you must!
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Is it safe to have sex in the third trimester?
6 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes: It is safe to have sex throughout pregnancy unless you have been diagnosed with certain complications of pregnancy. Placenta previa or preterm labor would be examples where your doctor would tell you to avoid intercourse.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Is it safe to have sex during the third trimester, and if so, what position is safest?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Cathleen Londonanswered
Family Medicine 28 years experience
Yes: Yes it is safe and whatever position you can get comfortable in!
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Lost 11 pounds in my third trimester in a month what could be wrong ?
Dr. John Sandanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 47 years experience
A mistake.: It is unusual to lose weight late in pregnancy. The most likely cause is a mistake during "weigh in". If not, then you should talk to your doctor abou... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
What can I do to prepare for my baby's arrival in the third trimester?
Dr. Ian Tarasanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Pamphlets attached: This is quite an open-ended question so i decided to post some acog pamphlets that may be of interest: a father's guide to pregnancy- http://www.Acog.... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
What are something's that would cause your baby to measure small in third trimester?
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Nutrition & drugs: Inadequate nutrition as well as drugs including alcohol can cause IUGR(Intrauterine Growth Retardation).
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A 35-year-old female asked:
I have uncontrolled bm in my third trimester. Even though its not a lot its still a concern. Is it normal to have little spliis without knowing?
A Verified Doctoranswered
Anesthesiology 39 years experience
No: Incontinence in a mild form is ok, but if persistent should be addressed by your gyn/ob doc.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Is it possible to have an abortion in the third trimester?
Dr. Mazin Abdullahanswered
Fertility Medicine 17 years experience
Electively?: No
the fetus is viable in the third trimester therefore you cannot perform an abortion.
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5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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