Week 22
Wednesday March 09th 2005, 6:39 pm
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You are still
feeling pretty good and active in this second trimester. If you are
still having aches and pains or feel like you are slowing down you may
want to look into some different remedies.
Sex
is something that many pregnant couples don't really discuss at length.
However, sexuality can change a lot during pregnancy. Usually in the
first trimester you are nauseated, your breasts are sore, or you are
just too tired. Finding alternate ways of expressing your sexuality
without intercourse is appropriate.
In the
second trimester libido is usually increased. With the increase blood
flow and secretions in the vagina and clitoris, some women become
orgasmic or multi-orgasmic for the first time. You do not have to worry
about getting pregnant, so this may be the first time in your lives
where you weren't trying to get pregnant or trying to prevent a
pregnancy.
There
is no way that you are going to harm the baby during intercourse,
although this is a common fear. The baby is well surrounded by the
amniotic sac and blissfully unaware of your actions. Unless you have
been told by your practitioner that you should abstain from sex, it is
a very healthy activity to engage in while pregnant.
As you
head into the third trimester creativity can be key. New positions will
most likely take place, but studies have shown that there are very few
reasons that you can't have sex up until the birth! Your practitioner
will let you know if you should abstain from intercourse.

Baby:

The baby
is getting bigger and continuing to practice for extrauterine life.
This week your baby has developed eyebrows! S/he weighs about 15 ounces
(425 grams) and is 27.5 cms or 10.8 inches total length!

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