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I saw my ob for bleeding and cramping, he said pelvic rest til i see him again. baby looks good at 12 weeks. does this include any type of orgasm?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No good answers : That is a question that doesn't have a lot of scientific evidence to support a valid answer. Usually when doctors say pelvic rest they are referring to vaginal penetration. There is no evidence that orgasm would lead to a miscarriage or a poor pregnancy outcome.

Answered 6/7/2015

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