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| By Traci Kurtzer Obstetrician and Gynecologist | ||
Is it OK to have sexual intercourse during pregnancy after the mucous plug has been lost?
Yes, but the semen does have chemicals in it that can cause uterine contractions, so you may feel more uterine activity with intercourse and in some cases it will cause women to go into labor."
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