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Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy?

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Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy?

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Sex during pregnancy is perfectly safe for most couples. Nurse midwife Paula Greer, CNM, explains ways to shift the baby's weight to make sex more comfortable for a mom-to-be.

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