Health Tip: Sex During Pregnancy

(HealthDay News) -- While sexual intercourse throughout a healthy pregnancy is usually safe, it may not be recommended for women who are a higher risk for complications.

The Nemours Foundation says sex may not be safe for pregnant women with any of the following risk factors:

A history or risk of miscarriage.Having had a previous birth that was pre-term (earlier than 37 weeks), or having warning signs of pre-term labor.Vaginal bleeding, discharge or cramping that cannot be diagnosed.Leaking amniotic fluid.Conditions such as placenta previa and incompetent cervix.Carrying multiple fetuses.