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AxilX -> RE: BDSM and the pregnant woman (2/4/2008 7:59:32 AM)
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My submissive wife is currently pregnant and while most of what needs to be said, already has been i thought i might throw my experience/opinion/research into the lot.
First, of course you don't need to stop or suspend your lifestyle while pregnant, that's silly. As mentioned previously there are plenty of activities that have no physical component at all, and plenty that do, but won't have any effect on the pregnancy. As to endorphins, most BDSM related endorphins are a response to stress, and yes, the baby will feel that stress. This means heavy impact play whether directed at the stomach or not, ought to be avoided, but a light fun spanking now and then isn't going to cause any more stress than your sub going up and down the stairs.
Anything that "pushes the limits" of a sub mentally, physically, emotionally i would avoid alltogether, extreme stress can cause immediate labor. This is your bodies biological response to help better your chances of survivial if it think the stress might be too much on you with a baby on board.
In most pregnancys not only is sex not harmful it's helpful in preparing the body for delivery. Orgasm exersizes the muscules used during the "pushing" stage of the pregnancy. Somthing else some of you might find particularly interesting is that play that causes vaginal stretching can make delivery easier, and can minimize the risk of tearing when the babies head breaches. What you do need to avoid is anything that pentrates too deeply, there is a mucus plug that protects the baby from direct contact, but it can be damaged, especially by things harder than a penis.
One other thing i haven't seen mentioned yet is it's unadvisable for a woman to be kept on her back for long periods of time late in the preganancy as it increases the chances the baby won't be positioned properly for delivery and can result in a C-section. So if you're into longterm bondage, make sure the sub is positioned on her side, or sitting up.
In general, you're fine if you use your brain, turn down the intensity if you're used to more extreme play, and consult your doctor if in doubt.
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