I know eveyones like why not..well me and my boyfriend are no longer together..I left because he was emotionally abusive and I didn't want to put my unborn child through that mess. I'm 5 weeks and I don't want to get involved in another relationship while pregnant..so will ir affect my whole labor process?
2007-05-09 06:01:55 · 23 answers · asked by biancca 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
no having sex has nothing to do with the kind of labor you will have. If you are 5 weeks preg i strongly suggest you get the book what to expect when expecting.. it will answer alot of questions you may have
2007-05-09 06:05:53 · answer #1 · answered by momof2girls and now a boy :) 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on so many things whether or not your labor may be difficult. They tell you that you should get in shape before you're pregnant and that will make labor easier. WRONG. My best friend is super fit - pro athlete fit. And her labor lasted 48 hrs! I really don't think it will matter much. Some women can't have sex at all during their pregnancy due to complications. Just make sure that towards the end you do the perineal massage. That will help with any tearing that might occur. Other than that, don't worry so much!
2007-05-09 06:08:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are worried about your vaginal muscles getting 'tight' through lack of sex, then dont worry, i dont think it has any bearing on whether you will have a tough time getting the baby out of there. If that is something you are worried about, ( i know i am - 3 weeks to go and im terrified its just not possible for him to get out of there! lol), you could try perinieal massage from about 35 weeks of pregnancy, i looked it up a while back and i cant remember exact figures, i know there does seem to be evidence that doing the massages reduces the risk of tears and episitomy and can make pushing a little easier. Just google perineal massage and you should get instructions how to do it. Try not to worry, if it really was that awful, then there would be a lot less little brothers and sisters in the world.
Good luck with everything.
2007-05-09 06:25:12 · answer #3 · answered by dee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Job on getting out of the relationship, I know how hard that is, I left my son's dad when my son was 3 months old.. and now my son is 2 and his dad and I have a great parent relationship.. but as far as sex, I don't think that will affect it at all, because after you have sex, it will go back to normal, and when your in labor you open WAY more then you do when you have sex.. lol Good Luck with your labor..you'll do just fine without sex.. ;)
2007-05-09 06:10:20 · answer #4 · answered by RoOgUrL85 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no relationship between the two, unless you think that having sex will gently stretch your vaginal area to prevent tearing (similiar to a perineal massage). I can't tell you if this is true or not, however. But my best friend was separated from her husband during her pregnancy and didn't have sex at all. She had a very easy labor (in fact, she waited until the last minute for an epidural and delivered before it was even in effect!). It depends on your threshold for pain, really, and how smoothly your labor progresses. But best of luck to you!
2007-05-09 06:12:56 · answer #5 · answered by keonli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sex wont affect it in a negative way. Its actually good.
You dont have to get involved with someone if your not ready, but stressing out, not eating right, smoking, drugs, drinking, abuse, ect will affect your baby.
Stress takes away the much needed energy you need later on for labor. I had a tireing labor cause i had a stressful pregnancy from month 3 to the end.
You do what you feel like, if your not ready for someone then dont bother looking.
2007-05-09 06:07:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know if there are any stats on it but this is what i know.
My friend was pregnant and not with the father, at all. She didnt have any sexual relationships the entire pregnancy at all and her labor was fine. She got an epidural but it was a totally normal labor time and pain wise.
Good luck!
2007-05-09 06:09:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I learned this just a couple weeks ago. Its not the sex that has to do with having a better labour. A nurse at the health department told me that male sperm can ripen the cervix making it more likely to start to contract. Its the sperm not the sex. Plus orgasms can cause you to have contractions. Plus when it gets near to your due date you can massage your chest that has been known to start labour too. So other then the ripening part which will happen on its own the other stuff you can do yourself. So dont worry about it.
2007-05-09 07:53:39 · answer #8 · answered by verucatopanga 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having sex during pregnancy has no effect on your delivery. I have read that moderate exercise, such as walking and swimming, and yoga help ease labor and recovery. I had to have a cesarean, so I don't know from personal experience. It sounds like you are already looking our for your baby's best interest. Good for you! Best wishes for a healthy pregnancy, delivery and baby.
2007-05-09 06:19:04 · answer #9 · answered by Melissa B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweetie having sex while pregnant has nothing to do with your labor......I have high risk pregnancies so while I am pregnant it is my and the babies best interest for me NOT to have sex! I have 4 children and am pregnant with #5 and every single labor has been different......dont be concerned about having sex with any man right now sweetie, concern yourself with you and your health and that of your growing baby!!!!
2007-05-09 06:17:10 · answer #10 · answered by Jay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋