Sex During Pregnancy: Safety, Medical Exceptions, and Trimester-by-Trimester Comfort

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf begins a three part series on sexual health during and after pregnancy! This first installment is everything you need to know about the safety, physical changes, and physiological hurdles of maintaining intimacy while expecting. Learn research based best practices as Dr. Sadaf dives into the key clinical studies showing that intercourse is safe for uncomplicated pregnancies, while also learning about the curveballs we can get from contraindications such as placenta previa and vasa previa. It is also time to turn the volume up on some of those whispered questions regarding oral sex, anal sex, and masturbation, and just get to the facts. In addition to all of that, Dr. Sadaf also explains trimester-specific positioning tips to protect placental blood flow, the science of how nipple stimulation can ripen the cervix, and when to seek guidance from an OB/GYN to ensure a healthy, comfortable, and satisfying sex life!Disclaimer: Anything discussed on the show should not be taken as official medical advice. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak to your medical provider. If you have any questions about your religion, please ask your friendly neighborhood religious leader. It’s the Muslim Sex Podcast because I just happen to be a Muslim woman who talks about sex.To learn more about Dr. Sadaf’s practice and to become a patient visit DrSadaf.comLike and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch all episodes of the podcast!Feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share the show!Follow us on Social Media...Instagram: DrSadafobgynTikTok: DrSadafobgyn