Midwife Erica Awuvafoge of Marie Stopes Ghana has urged couples not to abandon intimacy during pregnancy, emphasising that pregnancy is not a disease.
Speaking on Nyinsen Ne Awuo, hosted by Afia Amankwah on Adom 106.3 FM, she explained that in normal pregnancies, sexual activity does not cause miscarriage.
“Pregnancy is not sickness, so it shouldn’t be a hindrance to sex for couples,” she stated.
According to Midwife Awuvafoge, many men avoid their pregnant partners out of fear of harming the baby, while some women lose interest due to stress, discomfort, or hormonal changes.
She added that semen contains prostaglandins, which may help soften the cervix as labour approaches, and highlighted the importance of emotional bonding during pregnancy for both partners.
The discussion sparked emotional reactions from listeners. One woman revealed that her husband sometimes sleeps outside the bedroom and refuses intimacy due to fear of her pregnancy.
A male caller said he had heard that sex during pregnancy could affect the baby’s development—a claim the midwife dismissed, explaining that the baby is well protected in the womb.
Another woman recounted how her husband avoided intimacy for six months after birth because he no longer found her attractive.
Midwife Awuvafoge encouraged women to maintain cleanliness and confidence, stressing that attraction and intimacy require effort from both partners.
However, she cautioned that sex should be avoided in cases of complications such as bleeding, placenta previa, risk of preterm labour, or when advised against by a doctor.
Nyinsen Ne Awuo airs every Sunday from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Adom 106.3 FM.
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