The marital sexual relationship during pregnancy.
Physical and psychological changes during pregnancy which affect sexual relationships are discussed. Some of these changes can cause a rift between husband and wife; however, the nurse can play a key role in helping couples successfully adjust to changing sexual relationship. Recommendations for counseling pregnant couples are given.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011247:Pregnancy; D012725:Sexual Behavior