“Is it safe to have sex in the 8th month of pregnancy?”

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OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) Questions OB-GYN

“Is it safe to have sex in the 8th month of pregnancy?”

I am in the 8th month of pregnancy and would like to know if sex is safe at this point? Will it hurt the baby?

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**Dr. Mindy Luck** OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) Arlington, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Mindy Luck OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) Arlington, TX

As long as you have no restrictions from your obstetrician, it is usually fine to be sexually active until the time of delivery.

**Dr. Noor M. Shah** OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) Buffalo, New York · Accepted Answer

Dr. Noor M. Shah OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) Buffalo, New York

Less sex is advised in the last trimester of pregnancy in order to prevent infection and preterm pregnancy.

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Dr. Richard T. Burke OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) Saint Petersburg, FL

Yes, it is completely safe to have intercourse during your entire pregnancy.

Richard T. Burke, MD