Nigeria, Aug. 22 -- Pregnancy often comes with questions about what women can and cannot safely do, particularly when it comes to sexual activity.

For some couples, pregnancy may create fears that sex could harm the baby or trigger complications. Others may assume that once a woman becomes pregnant, all forms of sexual activity should stop.

But medical guidance suggests that pregnancy itself is not a reason to stop having sex.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG) says most sexual activity is safe for women with healthy pregnancies, noting that the amniotic sac and strong muscles of the uterus protect the developing baby.

However, that reassurance does not apply to every pregnancy. Certain complications can m...