Q: My wife is two months pregnant. Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy? What effect, if any, does it have on the baby?

A:Sex during pregnancy is absolutely safe if it is a non-complicated pregnancy. The couple can have sex right upto the last month. However, you may have to opt for a position that does not put too much pressure on the mother's abdomen. The woman on top position may be helpful. Since during the 4th month, no major changes in the body proportions have yet occurred, all positions are usually safe. The baby is protected by a chorionic sac which minimises the risk of transfer of infections. Sex should only be avoided if the doctor has advised against it or the mother has had some bleeding during pregnancy. So relax and enjoy your sex life, though a consultation with the doctor would be advisable to rule out any complications.