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A 32-year-old male asked about a 30-year-old female:

14 weeks pregnant. can we keep doing intercourse? any harm to the fetus? what is safe frequecny of sex during pregnancy? do sperm harm a fetus?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
PG & sex: Your treating OB MD can give your the "last word" on this subject if you ask. However, generally, most pregnant partners can continue active intercourse with a couple of major exceptions: 1) Active vaginal bleeding 2) Ruptured amniotic membranes. As the pregnancy progresses, positional variation for female/fetus comfort is advised.
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