if u have sex while ur pregant and your almost due will the baby come faster?
2007-01-30 16:37:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It can, but its not always successful. Here are some other ideas for starting labor (just in case it doesn't work):
http://birthingnaturally.net/birthplan/options/start.html
Good Luck
2007-01-30 17:00:20 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i hear that it will if you have an orgasm, but i went to babycenter.com and this is that they said:
Are there any techniques I can try myself at home to get my labor going?
No do-it-yourself methods have been proven consistently to be both safe and effective. Here's the scoop on some of the techniques you may have heard about:
• Nipple stimulation: Twisting or pinching your nipples releases your own natural oxytocin. A few studies have found it to be effective in getting labor going within 72 hours if your cervix is already ripe, but the method has not been well studied. And don't try it at home: Nipple stimulation requires monitoring because it can sometimes cause prolonged contractions that could stress your baby and depress his heart rate.
• Sexual intercourse: Semen contains some prostaglandin and having an orgasm may stimulate a few contractions, but having sex won't induce labor.
• Castor oil: Castor oil is a strong laxative, and stimulating your bowels may cause some contractions, but no good studies have proven it consistently effective, and you're likely to find the effect on your gut very unpleasant.
• Herbal remedies. A variety of herbs are touted as useful for labor induction. Some are risky because they can hyperstimulate your uterus (and may be unsafe for your baby for other reasons as well), and the safety and effectiveness of others remains unproven.
2007-01-30 20:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by mommaofanarmybrat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps. First, semen contains prostiglandins which help dilate the cervix. Second, both having an orgasm and nipple stimulation release oxytocin into the bloodstream, which can cause contractions. I wouldn't say that having sex would necessarily "make the baby come faster" but it could definitley help jumpstart labor if you are close. By the way, you can have sex at any time, even if you are in labor, up until your water breaks.
2007-01-30 17:31:45 · answer #3 · answered by Ducky's Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is true, we've tried it before. It was our second baby, my wife delivered the baby much easier and it comes out very fast, because of the sperms that spreads all over the baby.
2007-01-30 16:49:59 · answer #4 · answered by ulongpugot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sperm contains a stimulant which I think is called oxytocin and this can help ripen the cervix and begin the labour process. When they induce labour they use pitocin which is a synthetic form of this same chemical/hormone.
2007-01-30 16:43:27 · answer #5 · answered by malleysally 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's true for one may be untrue for others. My OB/GYN did tell me this "could" help it along, as well as many other things, from many other sources, but in the end, he came when he was ready, regardless to what I tried to get him here quicker!
2007-01-30 17:02:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can help speed up the process for some people but it did not for me! The baby will come when he/she is ready!!!
2007-01-30 16:42:57 · answer #7 · answered by September Sweetie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I heard that nipple stimulation will bring labour faster, but i havnt tried it:P
2007-01-30 16:43:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might induce labor very late in the pregnancy
2007-01-30 16:46:32 · answer #9 · answered by zane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every body is different, but I do think that you have to have an orgasm!!
2007-01-30 16:40:39 · answer #10 · answered by wannagotohawaiitomorrow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋