Pregnancy is a time of great change, not only physically, but also for your relationship with your partner (if you have one). Partners both can go through stressful changes while anticipating a new baby. It is common to go through some strains in your relationship because of the changes that pregnancy brings, but there are ways to nurture your relationship and address the needs of both you and your partner. In this section, learn more about sex during pregnancy, and what to do if you are experiencing violence and abuse.