2nd Month or Week 5-8 of Pregnancy – Sexual Changes in Mother and Tips for Father
Body Changes in Second Pregnancy Month:
You will be getting familiar with pregnancy. Your partner’s stomach seems to be expanding in an amazing manner. The bust line is swelling. The mother to be is snoring these days and is trying every means to find comfort.
Her Changing Body:
- Getting your libido in synch with each other’s, during pregnancy is very difficult.It is frustrating for men at times. You can lack libido during your partner’s pregnancy. If she is nauseating and vomiting she too will not feel sexy. On the other hand some women may experience sex overdrive due to hormonal attack. As the pregnancy progresses you will be feeling a range of emotions.You may fear an initiation for the fear of hurting the baby during the intercourse. You will also start looking at your partner as a mother and shy away. There are possibilities that you may find the physical change in her, her strength and composure a highly sensual experience.
- Though your sexual wavelength does not seem to match now, remember it is a temporary situation. Think about the physical demands on her body presently. She maybe feeling awkward, insecure about her appearance and appear clumsy as her body grows. She may lack sex drive even due to stress and anxiety. Assure her that she is looking more beautiful than ever now. Help her in household chores that are becoming difficult for her.
- If she is looking for love and you aren’t due to safety concerns then know that sex is safe if the pregnancy is progressing normally. The baby is well protected in the uterus. But remember that an orgasm sometimes leads to contractions. But these will not cause pre-term labor in a low-risk, normal pregnancy. You should get over your aversion to sexual intimacy.
- Both of you should have an open and honest discussion about your feelings. Frustration and anger will mount if you are ignoring the problem. If both of you want sex to take a backseat now, then that’s pretty okay. Shower her with all your warmth and affection. Take her out, give her a surprise gift, cook dinner once in a while, bring flowers and spend time with her talking about the future.
Sympathy Pains:
Every day she seems to be developing an interesting new pregnancy symptom. You may be feeling them too. This is known as couvades or sympathetic pregnancy symptom. They are quite common. At least Sixty five percent of men experience one or more pregnancy symptoms during their partner’s pregnancy. Difficulty in sleeping, backache, weight gain and nausea are some of the commonest symptoms. A combination of biological, psychological and social factors is responsible for this. Take some time off for rest and recovery.
Note: A woman with a risk of premature delivery with complications from a placental previa, premature cervical dilatation, patients with a twin pregnancy or history of incompetent cervix are advised not to have sex depending during pregnancy.
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