Water based lubricants during pregnancy

 

Yes, water based lubricants are safe to use during pregnancy. Your cervix is tightly  closed and there is no risk of the lubricant reaching the baby. Most pregnant  women may not even need the lubricant . This is because hormonal changes during pregnancy causes extra vaginal fluid and keep you pretty moist. However everyone is different and so this does not  hold for every woman.

 

water based lubricants

 

Water based lubricants are preferred because oil based lubricants can damage to condoms.

 

NOTE

You need to seek your doctor’s  okay before having sex or using lubricants during pregnancy. Some pregnant  women with complications may be asked to abstain from sex. Talk to your doctor about any concerns or any questions you may have .

 

 

 

Content Sources
Is a lubricants safe while pregnant. The Bump. http://www.thebump.com/t/is-it-safe. Accessed June 14, 2016

Pregnant ? Keep sex on your agenda. WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/baby/pregnancy-sex. Accessed June 14, 2016

Is it safe to use a water-based lubricant during sex when I’m pregnant? Baby center. http://www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-safe-to-use-a-water-based-lubricant-during-sex-when-im_1246856.bc. Accessed June 14, 2016

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