About s*x to induce labor? tmi? please help?

Question

i'm 39 weeks and i'm 2 cm dilated, cervix soft, losing mucous plug slowly, and have had some irregular contractions so is s*x a good way to get things going? if so what position would be best? did it help you? I haven't been having s*x with my hubby much recently but i'm so desperate to get labor started! please help?

Answer 1

Yes, s*x is the best way to get labor rolling! Sperm contain a natural form of pitocin (pitocin being what the doctor gives you to start contractions). The more s*x you have, the more stimulated your uterus will become and will contract. Also, s*x is a great way to soften up the cervix even more. I had s*x a lot in my 3rd trimester of pregnancy, in part because my s*x drive was high and also because I wanted labor to begin as soon as my body was ready. Most people deliver after their due date with a first child; I delivered 5 days before my due date. I was also really active during my pregnancy (my fiance and I went on a 5 mile hike and went fishing the day before I went into labor). I think its numerous factors such as the fetus and your body being ready, but s*x definatly helps in any position.

Answer 2

Having orgasms helps to induce labour because of the contractions. And when you o****m, the hormone oxytocin is released which helps to soften the cervix, and is also one of the natural hormones released during the labour process.

Walking around may help too. Good luck with your labour. :)

Answer 3

Your baby will come when he or she is ready.  s*x may help pass the time but I doubt that it will cause you to go into labor.  Take a walk when you do start to have contractions that does help to keep things moving in the right direction.  Good Luck.  I remember those days of being completely ready to not be pregnant and to finally meet this new person.  

Answer 4

When I was crying 3 days after my due date (because this kid was never coming out) my mothers friend suggested renting a scary or heart pounding movie.  Adrenaline does something and I went into labor the next morning.  Movies I'd recommend...Scream (scary) or Air Force One (exciting).  You need a movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat.  Best of luck!

Answer 5

yeah i think s*x will speed it up faster

Answer 6

It's not the positions but the hormones that are released during s*x at this stage of pregnancy. If you feel comfortable having s*x by all mean try it. As far as position do what feels comfortable to you.

Answer 7

s*x is good as the sperm helps soften the cervix and o****m causes your uterus to contract so if you are ready then it will bring on the real contractions...

the best position is from behind..

Answer 8

Yes s*x does help...I was 39 wks exactly and had s*x lying on my side and at 1:30 in the morning my water broke. I now have a healthy 12 weeks old little boy.

The sperm helps with thinning the cervix.

Answer 9

A lot of women find doggy to be the most comfortable. It really doesn't matter what position as long as his sperm reaches your cervix. You can also try nipple stimulation to help bring on the contractions. Sometimes when a woman as far along as you has an o****m it can help bring on contractions. My doctor also told me to squat a lot to help the babies head get lower that will help to soften your cervix also. Good luck and congratulations.