Building a family is not just a primal instinct to keep the human race from going extinct. There is a genuine desire for connection that seems to be encoded in our DNA. For many, becoming pregnant can be a challenge, even when sexual intercourse is plentiful. Through assisted reproductive technology, many have been able to fulfill a desire that may have, at a point, seemed unattainable. Once pregnant, the issue of sex and pregnancy frequently arises. There is a lot of information and misinformation from a myriad of sources. This creates some confusion as to whether sex and pregnancy go hand in hand. Questions arise regarding whether it is safe or not, and whether it can have an impact on an unborn child. This dis-ease with the notion of sex during pregnancy is further fed by socio-cultural practices and beliefs that stretch beyond pregnancy into the postnatal period. So, let us address the issue of sex and pregnancy, shall we?
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