Is Intercourse Safe During 37 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Sun, 30 Apr 2017

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Question : I am 37 weeks pregnant and believe I have lost my mucous plug. Is intercourse still OK or do I need to worry about infection? My water hasn't broken. I was Group B strep positive in another pregnancy, but I don't yet have my test result back for this pregnancy.

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes. Intercourse is safe.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare Magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.
You need not worry about infection. Intercourse is okay. If your test result is positive for Group B streptococcus, you need to take antibiotics again during delivery.

Best wishes,
Dr Rama

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