An Expectant Couple Asks the Nurse About Intercourse During Pregnancy

Multiple Choice

An expectant couple asks the nurse about intercourse during pregnancy and whether it is safe for the baby. What should the nurse tell the couple?

A) Intercourse is safe until the third trimester.
B) Safer sex practices should be used once the membranes rupture.
C) Intercourse should be avoided if any spotting from the vagina occurs afterward.
D) Intercourse and orgasm are often contraindicated if a history of or signs of preterm labor are present.