I am 31 weeks pregnant. I have been told that sex is fine to have up until my water breaks. Well I have also been told that having sex is one of the only true things to bring on labor. So should i be having sex or not? It is kind of confusing. Also should i be using condoms? Sorry if this is a little bit personal I was just wondering. Thanks! (by the way I am married)
2007-04-12 05:57:52 · 26 answers · asked by wondering 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Speak with your doctor. Your individual condition might have different restrictions.
Most of the time unless the doctor say no, it is okay to have sex while your pregnant, as you said until your water breaks.
And I wouldn't think you'd need to use a condom unless your spouse has an STD that you don't want to get or don't' want passed to your child. At least I never used a condom.
Good Luck.
2007-04-12 06:08:27 · answer #1 · answered by moonshadow418 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you have sex later in the pregnancy, there is not as much room inside you as before, so be careful. I am a very petite person, and my husband is really big, and we had vigorous sex when I was 35 weeks along, and whooops! I lost my mucus plug, and went into labor 3 days later. The baby is fine, but she was a preemie and is a little small for her age, and was sick all the time.
So, be careful. As for condoms, I'm not sure. I think that the sperm and fluid might possibly have an effect on the cervix, but I really don't know the answer to that one. I think they say most of the time to have sex because orgasm and nipple stimulation can produce oxytocin, which can bring on labor.
2007-04-12 06:03:38 · answer #2 · answered by purplebinky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So long as you're not having any problems with pre-term labor, sex should be just fine. Don't worry, many women (me included) used sex even at 2-3 cm dialated and still couldn't get labor started that way.
That being said, do expect to have some mild contractions after orgasm. It's normal and will not hurt the baby in a normal pregnancy.
Just do what feels comfortable to you. Don't have sex if you're uncomfortable with it and don't let anyone "guilt" you into it.
For me, sex was alot more fun when pregnant.
Good luck!!
2007-04-12 06:04:57 · answer #3 · answered by bluegrass 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is totally safe to have up until the water breaks. No need for condoms either.
I was told that labor can be onset from an orgasm during sex at the very late stages of pregnancy.
2007-04-12 06:02:32 · answer #4 · answered by Ms Brown Eyez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told the same thing about sex bring on labor. I was late and the doctor suggested I do that. Well it didn't work for me. What happens is the orgasms you have cause slight contractions which will help you dilate. I don't think you have to worry about condoms right now, its already done :-) Walking also helps.
2007-04-12 06:10:53 · answer #5 · answered by AidansMa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is okay to have sex while you're pregnant unless your Dr tells you not to. It is true that sex helps to bring on labor that's what my doctor told me with all three of my babies. In fact I went to the hospital once with my last baby because I thought it was time. My doctor sent me back home and told me to have sex and then come back. If you're with the same partner I don't see why you should have to wear condoms. Make sure you're up to it though and you're not in any kind of pain. I don't see it being a problem though. Make sure he takes his time!
2007-04-12 06:05:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sex is fine during your pregnancy, unless you are at risk for preterm labor. The reason they say it can jumpstart labor is b/c semen contains prostaglandins which can "ripen" the cervix. It doesn't start labor for all women though. Another concern for some women is contactions from an orgasm. Those types of contractions do not bring on true labor. True contractions can be brought on by nipple stimulation though b/c that releases the hormone oxytocin.
2007-04-12 06:02:00 · answer #7 · answered by krispeds 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you and your husband want to have sex--by all means GO FOR IT LADY! haha If you would feel better using condoms you can but..its really not necessary. Sex won't bring on labor unless your body is ready for it to. Just like trying any other way to induce labor yourself won't work unless your body is ready! My husband and i have been having sex almost everynight for the last month and even though ive been wishing it would put me into labor..im 37 weeks and 5 days pregnant and still no luck! haha and we don't use condoms. So...go for it!!! Have sex while you still feel like it! lol
Congrats on your little one!
2007-04-12 06:04:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sex is totally safe until your water breaks then it can cause infections. As for bringing on labour... I've been through 2 pregnancies and all the sex in the world wouldn't bring it on LOL As for condoms, i'm not sure why you would need them, aside fm concerns of a diseased hubby, otherwise you wouldn't need to use them during pregnancy.
2007-04-12 06:02:43 · answer #9 · answered by lovinglife2326 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are married and that is your only sex partner then there is no reason to use protection. Sex is fine until your water breaks. Yes they do say that sex helps to bring on labor...so up until then NO WORRIES
2007-04-12 06:01:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anita G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋