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Q: Sex and labor....

I know all pregnancies are different,however I have this fear that if hubby and I have sex it will bring on labor. I'm currently 36+1 weeks and we wanna try and get in some(pardon the pun lol) sex time before the baby arrives because we know we just won't be able to right away and I'm also getting my tubes tied the day after I deliver. My main concern is,is that being so close to the finish line any kind off "fun" will send me to L&D and have this fear because with out first daughter we had sex at 36+4 days and it sent me into full blown labor and she was born at home a few hours later! By the time I delivered I was technically 36+5wks. With all that being said I haven't been checked once at this stage of pregnancy so I have no idea if/what progress I've made and my next appointment isn't until Monday. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

This question was asked Nov. 21, 2014 1:35pm
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Answered by TotMama - Nov. 21, 2014 10:54pm
No we haven't tried in a while because it's been so uncomfortable with all the pregnancy aches and pains. But considering how close we are to D-day I'm concerned it might put a jump start on things. I have read that sperm can soften the cervix,hence possibly begin labor. My dr hasn't put me on any pelvic rest for any reason this pregnancy. I Guess I'm just gun shy at the moment. Oh and yes it is fun to talk about!!lol. Also thank you football girl for the well wishes. We're getting excited to meet her :)

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Answered by Papas~Mama - Nov. 21, 2014 10:44pm
I would think if you can masturbate and have an orgasm without having labor symptoms you can probably do the real thing too. I bet last time your baby was just ready to come out, and the timing was gratuitous. Have you been doing it without issues so far? If the doctor didn't tell me to abstain I can't say I would, lol...Then again...you know your own body and the timing of your baby coming that quickly after sex is pretty coincidental...it's really your call but it's fun to talk about, lol!

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Answered by Verily - Nov. 21, 2014 3:49pm
Maybe give it a trial run with something short of homeplate? I've heard nipple stimulation is supposed to encourage contractions, Os are obviously your uterus contracting, and semen is supposed to soften your cervix. If it were me, I would take it slow, enjoy the intimate time - even if it doesn't lead to intercourse - and back off it I felt anything like the start of labor. Whatever happens though - you should all be just fine :)

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Answered by football_girl - Nov. 21, 2014 3:37pm
From what I've always been told, as long as you're not high risk and/or your doctor hasn't put you on pelvic rest, sex is totally safe and okay. I know I've been a little weary of it since the beginning, poor hubs has had quite the decrease haha! But honestly, even if you *do* go into labor at this point, both you and baby would likely be perfectly fine! Best of luck and congratulations on your impending arrival! :)

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