A Client Who Is Pregnant for the First Time Asks

Multiple Choice

A client who is pregnant for the first time asks the doula if she and her husband can still engage in sexual intercourse during her pregnancy. She is concerned that having sex may hurt the baby and cause a miscarriage. The client is at 12 weeks' gestation. The most recent physical examination reveals normal findings. The client's history is not remarkable. Which of the following statements made by the doula is the most appropriate?

A) "You need to avoid sexual intercourse during pregnancy."
B) "Yes, you may engage in sex until the first two weeks of the third trimester."
C) "You may engage in sex as far into pregnancy as you wish, as long as your doctor or midwife has not told you otherwise. You and your husband may need to adjust your positions during sexual intercourse."
D) "You may have sex during pregnancy. Your libido will most likely increase during the third trimester."