Sex during pregnancy is not only safe, it's encouraged! Here's what's normal and what's not, plus the best expert advice and real-mom tips to make having sex during pregnancy as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. So you've been trying and trying and — finally! After grilling your new ob about whether your baby is developing as expected, you probably have one more lingering question: Now that the deed is done, can you Absolutely, obstetricians say. If your pregnancy is uncomplicated, and you feel up to it, you can dance in the sheets until your water breaks. Actually, sex may be more fun during pregnancy precisely because the pressure is off.

Is it safe? Is it possible to do it comfortably? The short answer: yes.

Back to Your pregnancy and baby guide. It's perfectly safe to have sex during pregnancy unless your doctor or midwife has told you not to. Having sex will not hurt your baby. Your partner's penis can't penetrate beyond your vagina, and the baby cannot tell what's going on. However, it's normal for your sex drive to change during pregnancy.