Can I kiss my breasts in the early stages of pregnancy?

Before learning that they are pregnant, many young couples are often very passionate and stay together almost all the time. In this way, they finally get pregnant as they wish. After pregnancy, the couple can still have sex or sexual behavior, but they must pay attention to not over-stimulating the breasts or nipples, because such stimulation may cause uterine contractions.

In real life, many couples will touch or even kiss nipples during sex during pregnancy. However, gynecological experts say that this is a big taboo for couples and recommend that they should never do so. Why is that? The mystery is revealed below.

It causes uterine contractions

The doctor once told Ms. Li, who was six months pregnant, that it was okay to have sex during pregnancy, but she had to be extra careful. However, during their most recent intercourse, when her husband was caressing her breasts, Ms. Li felt a little uncomfortable in her stomach. Later, when she went to the hospital for a prenatal check-up, the doctor told her that it was uterine contractions caused by nipple stimulation. This new statement really shocked Ms. Li.

Causes of uterine contractions

Why does this common intimate action between couples during pregnancy cause uterine contractions? It turns out that during pregnancy, the nerve impulses generated by stimulating the nipples and areola can be transmitted to the brain, which reflexively causes the brain to release oxytocin, which in turn has the possibility of causing uterine contractions. Therefore, women who are sensitive to nipple stimulation must not lift or rub their breasts during sexual intercourse during pregnancy to avoid causing miscarriage or premature birth. Women who have experienced miscarriage should pay special attention.

After a woman becomes pregnant, due to the influence of hormones, not only the uterus changes, but the breasts also slowly change. In the early stages of pregnancy, usually 40 days after menstruation, due to the proliferation of mammary ducts and alveoli, as well as fat deposition, the nipples and areola begin to darken and enlarge, and the nipples become prone to erection. At first, most people experience breast tenderness in response to these changes. As time goes by and you gradually adapt, this feeling becomes less obvious. Only a small number of people will continue to experience this discomfort throughout their pregnancy. In addition, some pregnant women experience noticeable tenderness during sexual excitement and orgasm. Therefore, when having sex during pregnancy, try to avoid excessive stimulation of the breasts.

Therefore, pregnant women generally moderate their sexual life appropriately during the early and late stages of pregnancy. In the middle stage of pregnancy, that is, when the pregnancy is 4-7 months, sexual life is allowed, but attention must be paid to gentle movements and moderate strength, and the body position must also take into account the pregnant woman and the baby in the belly. If the pregnant woman has habitual miscarriage, you can give her more caressing and try to avoid sexual intercourse. In addition, pregnant women with vaginal inflammation should wait until the inflammation is healed before having sex to prevent bacteria from ascending and infecting the fetal membrane and baby. Experts say that for most pregnant women, normal breast touch is fine. For example, when taking a bath, you can gently wipe your breasts with a warm towel, which is beneficial for the blood circulation of the breasts.