i'm due on nov. 30... just wondering... i have the libido for sex but my body aches... i'm only 1 cm.. been this way for 3 weeks.. my contractions are non existent now.. they stopped like a week and a half ago... no bleeding.. the baby is still really high, cervix is long and not thinning out... just a slight bit of green snotty looking stuff every now and then, but not often... my doctor is saying that a c-section will probably be scheduled for next week if nothing has changed when i go back monday... (a c-sect on count of me already having 1 c-sect 3 years ago with my first... so they can't induce me.. they can only just take the baby...) so i want to get some more in before the six weeks of it not being a possibility... my doctor hasn't told me not to.. but then again, i haven't asked... just want personal opinions from other moms... thanks and i will pick a best answer!!
2006-11-24 10:57:17 · 22 answers · asked by gizmo_chik04 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yes. As long as your bag of water is still intact and your doctor hasn't advised you against sexual activity... go right ahead. I had sex up until the day I gave birth... with no problems... and I was dilated to 3 for nearly a month before delivering. I lost part of my plug almost 2 weeks before going into labor as well (the "snotty stuff" you're referring to). I hope that you do not end up having to have a scheduled c-section... vbac is very safe nowadays in most births (if your doctor and you are willing) and the recovery is so much faster. Sex and walking might help to bring things on... as well as staying hydrated. Best wishes.
2006-11-24 11:09:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
you are worrying me with the green snotty looking stuff. Nothing should be green. That is usually a sign of infection. Talk to your doctor about that. If you aren't up for sex then don't do it, but if you are then have at it. I was told to have sex to possibly start thinning out my cervix (this didn't work by the way) and I had to be induced and had an energency c-section. Hope all goes well for you.
2006-11-24 11:01:53 · answer #2 · answered by Mommy To Be in April 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Green discharge is bad and can indicate meconium in your fluid which is poisonous to your baby. Have you told your Dr. about the green??
Other than that, yes sex is still safe, as long as your Dr. hasn't told you otherwise. The reasons some Dr.'s advise against sex is due to the risk of preterm labor in some women with signs of preterm labor or a history of premature birth. But that's clearly not your case since you're full term.
2006-11-24 11:07:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In most cases, sex is perfectly ok until the very end. Just make sure that when you do, if you feel any pain..you stop. Keep in mind...sex has been known to start labor, so be prepared. As long as your pregnancy has been normal and your doctor hasn't instructed you to stop....you should be just fine!
Good luck and Congrats!
2006-11-24 11:06:03 · answer #4 · answered by Sunshine 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is perfectly safe to have sex through out the entire pregnancy unless your doctor specifically tells you not to. it may even help you induce and cause your cervex to open up more. i am one week behind you and haveing the same problem with my cervex not dialating. as for the slimmy mucus stuff... i think that is your mucus plug that you are suppose to lose right before you go into labor. but im not sure if it is suppose to be green. just talk to your doctor just to make sure. best of luck to you. hopefully we both come out of this fine.
2006-11-24 12:19:38 · answer #5 · answered by baby_cakes_2758 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am not understanding the snotty green looking stuff that comes every so often but other than that it is okay for you to have sex. its whatever is comfortable for you. so go ahead and get it girl because it will be a while before you can get it after you have the baby.
2006-11-24 11:03:16 · answer #6 · answered by PRECIANA 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go for it hun! My husband and I had sex up to the day we had her! It's totally safe. I was 39 weeks also. Just make sure you are comfortble in the position! Maybe, it will help you so you don't have to have that c-section! My doctor told me it induced me! Best, of luck to you and your husband!
2006-11-24 11:46:01 · answer #7 · answered by Cherries 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They tell you not to have sex at this stage, however, my husband and I were having sex even a couple of days before my son was born and I was very late like 42 weeks
2006-11-24 11:01:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah baby! It's safe, plus it's a natural way to induce the labor. Congratulations on your baby!
2006-11-24 11:01:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i had sex the night before i went into labor(around 11 pm, labor started around 3 am) i was 2 cm dialated and i think it helped put me in labor. as long as you dr hasn't advised against it then go for it.
2006-11-24 13:35:43 · answer #10 · answered by award 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋