It would seem that in the first trimester there should be no barriers to intimacy: the baby is no bigger than a bean, and the belly is still completely invisible - but no. This period is often accompanied by painful sensations: increased drowsiness, a constant feeling of fatigue, and in some pregnant women, trouble in the form of toxicosis, and often nausea. And that's not counting the mood swings! It is quite natural that in such conditions a woman’s desire decreases to almost zero. If you are past the negative symptoms, enjoy life, but still first consult with the gynecologist who is caring for your pregnancy. There are a number of unobvious factors that should be treated with great caution and you should refuse intimacy for a while if the doctor insists on it. Such restrictions, for example, include:
• low position of the placenta; increased uterine tone;
• pain and bleeding.
The second trimester is perhaps the most favorable time in the life of an expectant mother. The body has finally adjusted its “settings”, and health returns to normal: morning sickness recedes, shapes are rounded, skin glows with health, hair becomes thick. Under the influence of estrogen hormones, emotions become stronger: a woman wants more affection and love, she shows tenderness and desire for her loved one. During this period, the blood volume in the body increases noticeably - in order to provide both the expectant mother and the growing baby with all the necessary substances. Due to increased circulation, tactile sensitivity increases: hugs, massage and touching erogenous zones cause vivid and very pleasant sensations. The belly is already beginning to appear, but is not too big yet, which will allow you to maintain a variety of sex positions for the next three months.
The upcoming birth is a natural process, but often unpredictable, which can cause a fair amount of anxiety for the expectant mother in the third trimester. Carrying a belly becomes more and more difficult every day; the growing uterus puts pressure on the intestines and bladder. A woman may also worry about the weight she has gained, feel clumsy and ugly, which also does not contribute to the growth of libido. The man’s task at this time is to be especially delicate and attentive, to be more often interested in the condition and mood of his beloved, not to bother with requests for sex if she does not want it, and, if possible, to take control of various matters into his own hands without bothering his spouse. The months remaining before giving birth are her last chance to relax for pleasure and get a good night's sleep for a long time to come.