It is important for a pregnant woman to nourish her relationship with her husband as much as she nourishes her unborn child during pregnancy. Most women feel that their bodies grow large during pregnancy. It is surprising for many women to find that their sex desire increases during pregnancy, especially during the second trimester. This is because of the increased amount of blood coursing through their pelvis and vagina.

Is Sex Safe During Pregnancy?
Sex is always safe during pregnancy if you have a low risk pregnancy with no or few complications. You can take the advise of your doctor on whether you should avoid sex for any reason. Most women can maintain a healthy and fulfilling sexual relationship throughout their pregnancy.

Will I Enjoy Sex During Pregnancy?
Many women shy away from sex during their first trimester as morning sickness and fatigue get in the way of their lovemaking. Some women find themselves large during the third trimester, and so prefer not to have sex. However, others continue having intercourse up to their delivery date.

Will Sex Hurt the Baby?
The most common concern of husbands is that sex will hurt the baby. Some men fear that they will bump into the baby during sex. However this concern is actually unfounded. If your husband is overly concerned, ask him to join you at your prenatal visits. The reassurance from your physician that your husband will not hurt or bump into the baby clears all doubts of your husband.

Remember that often pregnancy turns into an emotional roller coaster. Your husband may be concerned that you might react differently or get scared of the thought of having a family in general. Some men find it difficult to be intimate with their wives even when they understand that they are not going to harm the baby. Its mainly because they feel another presence in the room.

Intimacy Without Sex
That said, many men and women have different ideas and concerns throughout their pregnancy. If you do not engage in intercourse with your husband, you should so all that you can to nurture your relationship throughout the pregnancy period. There are many ways both of you can share intimacy without actually participating in intercourse. Kissing, holding hands, foot rubs and back rubs are all different ways to share intimacy with your partner.

The best way you can maintain better relationship with your partner during your pregnancy is maintaining better communication with your partner. Inform your partner of your needs. Let him know where you are coming from and also what you want and need from him.

Right Positions
You and your partner might be wondering which positions are right and best to maintain a healthy sexual relationship during pregnancy. Your major will be your growing and expanding belly. Keeping an open mind and being creative will solve your concerns. Most women find it uncomfortable to have sex in a missionary position after the first or mid second trimester. You can try various positions like – flipping over, woman on top and lying next to one another.