Hurting the baby. Some couples are afraid to engage in sex believing that the baby inside might get hurt and passage might get infected. Intercourse does not infect, harm nor crush the baby because it is protected by a closed cervix. There is also amniotic fluid that helps a lot to prevent the baby from hurting.
Miscarriage may occur. Some pregnant women also fear that having sex during pregnancy would result to miscarriage. There should have no such fear if you have a healthy pregnancy unless your pregnancy is sensitive and your doctor has advised you to take bed rest and refrain from sexual activity for some time. Once the baby is firmly attached to the uterus, and as long as sex is not too strenuous, there is no cause for a miscarriage.
Guilt feelings. Some couples think that their increased sex drive can cause their future child to have abnormal behavior. They fear that abnormality would be a punishment for their sexual activity. There is no scientific proof for this, and fears probably stem simply from superstition.
Third party. Some couples feel awkward to have sex during pregnancy because they feel as if the fetus was watching. This worry could be easily eased by thinking that the baby is unaware of what you are doing even though it may react to the mother’s movement.
Bleeding may occur. During pregnancy, the cervix is softer than usual and is sensitive to pressure. That is why in the first three months of pregnancy, bleeding may occur if deep thrusting reaches the cervix. To avoid bleeding, shallow thrusting is recommended during sexual intercourse. If bleeding occurs, consult your physician because there might be problems that could put your pregnancy at risk.