Many women and their partners worry about having sex in pregnancy.  Generally, concerns are mainly centred around any potential harm to the baby or themselves.  However, unless they have been advised not to have sex, it’s generally safe to do so.  Babies in utero are well protected by the amniotic fluid and the muscles which make up the uterus and mother’s abdomen.

A doula is a birth companion who has had training in assisting women when they are pregnant, birthing and after they’ve had their baby.  A doula is also an advocate for the birthing mother and her partner and acts as a mediator or ‘go-between’ the expectant parents and their maternity care providers.