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  • 23/01/2025

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I'm wondering if it's safe to have sex while my wife is 18 weeks pregnant. Some of my friends say its fine, but I want to make sure. Can you let me know if there are any risks or things we should be careful about at this stage?

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Dr. Dr Shubham Chauhan

Dr Shubham Chauhan

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  • 4+ Yrs
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