Comments on: does sex really induce labor? NO PERVS!?

By: 30 weeks with baby #1(Noah)

30 weeks with baby #1(Noah) — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 05:00:00 +0000

It will only work if your body is ready to go into labor, same with any self induction method. The reason it CAN work is because if you have an orgasm it causes the uterus to start contracting. Also some say the male's sperm can help in softening the cervix.
References :

By: Amanda M

Amanda M — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 05:00:00 +0000

Sorry … Didn't help me at all. We had regular sex until I was 42 weeks pregnant…. Yep 42 weeks…. so I think that it may have helped my son stay in …. I finally went into labor after eating a spicy hungarian soup and taking a walk around the block…. good luck… and try as many old wives tales as you want until you get your child out…
References :

By: Laura G

Laura G — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 05:00:00 +0000

I believe in not trying to force the child before they're ready.
Contractions can be caused by sex [actually even diarrhea] but if the baby isn't ready then most likely the pain of contractions will be in vain and not start labor.
Contractions don't induce labor, doctors don't know what does…
References :
Momma of 2

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 05:00:00 +0000

sex does not necessarily induce labor….it can cause you to have some contractions which usually do not last. If your trying to induce your own labor my best is advice is don't! When your body goes into labor naturally on it's own it is much easier than any way we think we can try to trick our body.
References :
work in labor and delivery

By: annaoseay

annaoseay — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 05:00:00 +0000

It isn't the sex, it's the orgasm. When you have an orgasm your uterus and the muscles around it contract. If your body is close to being in labor, you can jump start the process. But if your body isn't ready it isn't going to happen
References :

By: ottis

ottis — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 05:00:00 +0000

-4
References :

By: blackstar272000

blackstar272000 — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 05:00:00 +0000

it's true.....
References :

By: moongoddess209

moongoddess209 — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 05:00:00 +0000

I didn't need to use this since I went into labor in the 37th week…but it is supposed to be true. The seamen actually softens the uterus and helps get the baby to drop…if what I have read is true. Here is a site that references reports in both sides of the argument.
References :
http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/natinduc.html#Semen

By: jess_e

jess_e — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 05:00:00 +0000

i never liked having sex when i was pregnate so we didnt do it regularly. when i was 38 weeks we did it and i gave birth the very next day. I wasnt trying to induce labor or anything but it happend. I might have been because i was working 50+ hours a week on my feet. staying active will help a lot, as long as you feel like you can handle it.
References :

By: dezbah1911

dezbah1911 — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 05:00:00 +0000

Yes, in some cases sex can induce labor. It didn't work for either one of my friends who were very disappointed!!! Ask your physician whether he/she advises this. Some will and some won't, depending on your circumstances. Good luck, and congratulations!!
References :