to be safe pregnant women should avoid high-risk sexual behaviors. here are some important precautions: the absolute safest route of course is to avoid sex if your partner has a sexually transmitted disease such as hiv herpes genital warts or chlamydia. these infections can be transmitted to your baby during intercourse. some couples choose to use condoms and practice safe sex. avoid sex or use condoms if you're not absolutely sure about your partner's sexual history and there's a possibility of an unknown or undisclosed std. some experts suggest you should avoid having your partner blow air into your vagina if you engage in oral sex. it could send a dangerous air bubble into your bloodstream. if you use lubricants use a water-soluble product such as astroglide or ky jelly.
should you practice safe sex during pregnancy?