Sex during pregnancy..........(Not for health forum)

[gesto]

I came across with a very weird (?) statement a couple of months ago,that's during the final days of pregnancy,just before delivery,sex (careful one)can result in an easy delivery of the babe.Now I am not sure about the validity of this but one of my friends did the same (that too he was told by his mother in law !!! ),but my question is do partners really agree to having sex during pregnancy?Do they really enjoy it?Is it advised?

[Mamaof3]

Sex during pregnancy is fine as long as it remains comfortable for the mom-to-be. The reason that it helps promote delivery is that when a pregnant woman reaches orgasm, there is a release of oxytocin which is what promotes good contractions. Nipple stimulation does the same thing tho in smaller amounts. Oxytocin is the body's natural hormone - and when a woman doesnt contract well enough, she is given the man-made form of this hormone called Pitocin.

[gesto]

^Great.Informative.Thanks

[Shikra]

I heard, and I forgot from whom but I think from my gynecologist friend, but the male sperm has prostaglandins (or something) in it that helps soften the cervix, which helps with the delivery. I believe that's what the doctors suggest the couple to have sexual intercourse when the girl has been in labor in a long time and sex at that time can help a bit more.

Edit: Found a reference online - How to induce labor

[Some1]

Originally Posted by gesto

^Great.Informative.Thanks

For a guy who is single, you are thinking way too far ahead my friend.

[NaMaan]

At least he is curious and craving for knowledge. Well this thread is very new information for me.

[Spock]

Please dont poke the baby!

[farishta2]

^

[marwah]

LOL hahahahah

[gesto]

Originally Posted by Shikra

I heard, and I forgot from whom but I think from my gynecologist friend, but the male sperm has prostaglandins (or something) in it that helps soften the cervix, which helps with the delivery. I believe that's what the doctors suggest the couple to have sexual intercourse when the girl has been in labor in a long time and sex at that time can help a bit more.

Edit: Found a reference online - How to induce labor

Thanks for the information Shikrajii........

[2gd2btrue]

Originally Posted by Mamaof3

Sex during pregnancy is fine as long as it remains comfortable for the mom-to-be. The reason that it helps promote delivery is that when a pregnant woman reaches orgasm, there is a release of oxytocin which is what promotes good contractions. Nipple stimulation does the same thing tho in smaller amounts. Oxytocin is the body's natural hormone - and when a woman doesnt contract well enough, she is given the man-made form of this hormone called Pitocin.

not all women reach orgasm...so this does not apply to those who dont reach orgasm does it?

[Desi_BeauTii]

Originally Posted by 2gd2btrue

not all women reach orgasm...so this does not apply to those who dont reach orgasm does it?

hahahaha im sorry im pretty sure u didnt mean to be funny with that... maybe those women should just stick to eating chocolate.

[Magic Stick]

It's a good way to say Hello to your to-b-born kid... HI KIDDO... HI AGAIN.. HI AGAIN... HI AGAIN.. HI AGAIN... AHHH..... BYE KIDDO SEE YOU SOON...

[pinklove]

^ uhh..

[COCO]

Originally Posted by gesto

I came across with a very weird (?) statement a couple of months ago,that's during the final days of pregnancy,just before delivery,sex (careful one)can result in an easy delivery of the babe.Now I am not sure about the validity of this but one of my friends did the same (that too he was told by his mother in law !!! ),but my question is do partners really agree to having sex during pregnancy?Do they really enjoy it?Is it advised?

I am sure you can find the answer to this question else where..

[Femme Fatale]

I hope Mamaof3 and Shikra have answered ur query Gesto.