Sex afer childbirth. Resuming sex after childbirth may bring with it feelings of apprehension, exhaustion and unease, especially if the woman has had an unpleasant labour or traumatic delivery.

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Medical Drugs to Avoid. Many prescribed drugs or medicines can adversely affect a pregnancy. Drugs can pass through to the placenta and affect the growing foetus. Sometimes pregnancy can also affect the properties of a medication. As a general rule, it is best to avoid taking drugs three months before conceiving and during the first trimester.