I am going to be 38 weeks pregnant on Friday. I am about 2.5 cm dialated and 50% effaced. I was having contractions last night, but they have stopped now. Would it still be ok to have sex?
2006-10-18 08:11:02 · 13 answers · asked by Minn_Girl_16 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
yep...they say sex will induce labor... so if you are that far along what do you have to lose???? Right? GOOD LUCK AND CONGRATS!
2006-10-18 08:12:59 · answer #1 · answered by DO IT! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can if you want, but at 38 wks I'd probably say lay off as that should send you in labour for sure and you arent due yet. The last few wks are really important for your baby as it's his/her lungs that are last to develop. Rest up and save the sex for later!
2006-10-18 15:15:26 · answer #2 · answered by MaPetiteHippopotame 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!! In fact, having sex may actually push you into labor. That is one of the things that doctors will tell you to do when you are ready to have the baby and you want to try and hurry things along.
Good luck.
2006-10-18 15:24:06 · answer #3 · answered by Mom of 3 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having sex is fine as long as your water did not break and you arent resticted from your Doctor. Sex can actually help those contractions start again.
2006-10-18 15:13:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
definitely. as long as your dr hasn't said not too. It will help bring back contractions. make sure he finishes in you. there is something in the "residue" that urges the body to contract. Plus, You're pretty much full term.
2006-10-18 15:14:20 · answer #5 · answered by Laura R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your waters have broke then no its not safe because the protective barrier between the child and the penis isnt there anymore and can cause serious health concerns, as well as infection.
2006-10-18 15:13:16 · answer #6 · answered by instilleddistress 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are safe to have sex up until your water breaks, after that it is a definite no cause it can cause infection.
2006-10-18 15:22:29 · answer #7 · answered by Lisha 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you betchya. The only time they suggest not having sex is after your water has broke.
ITs GOOD for you. Helps you, him, and the baby, and encourages labor.
2006-10-18 15:14:43 · answer #8 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey i was 3cm 100%efaced and my doctor said it was fine as long as my water had not broke.
2006-10-18 15:13:55 · answer #9 · answered by mommyofsix 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as long as your doctor hasn't told you otherwise, it's safe for you to have sex up until your delivery day. good luck!
2006-10-18 15:16:37 · answer #10 · answered by LoriBeth 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋