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Has sex actually worked for anyone?

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MustHaveaVeryShortMemory · 04/07/2009 21:50

I mean to start labour of course....

I'm desperate enough to try pretty much anything now but I'd just like to hear any success stories before I go about finding a position in which it's even possible.

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thisisyesterday · 04/07/2009 21:52

no, didn' work for me.

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MustHaveaVeryShortMemory · 04/07/2009 21:52

Its a myth isn't it? Probably started by frustrated dh's.

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expatinscotland · 04/07/2009 21:53

Worked for me with DD2 and DS!

Try doggy style or spooning.

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MustHaveaVeryShortMemory · 04/07/2009 21:55

Really expat?! Mind if I ask how long it took to work?!!

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PavlovtheForgetfulCat · 04/07/2009 21:55

yes i am sure it worked for dd. I was due to be induced early with her, and midwife said on thursday to have some romance dh and i went out for dinner, had sex went to bed and then about 5 hours later i went into labour, 10 days early.

expatinscotland · 04/07/2009 21:56

Well, with DD2, it took about 6 hours to work.

With DS, about 4 hours (the older two took a rare nap).

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MustHaveaVeryShortMemory · 04/07/2009 21:58

lol!! Not sure I can do romantic but you have given me hope. Might just go and get some gaviscon and give dh the good news.

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expatinscotland · 04/07/2009 21:59

spooning worked for us best.

itwasntme · 04/07/2009 22:02

Yep. Just two thrusts did the trick for us.

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MustHaveaVeryShortMemory · 04/07/2009 22:03

Think spooning will be the only option. I will go and set up my complicated lying on side pillow arrangement

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MustHaveaVeryShortMemory · 04/07/2009 22:04

two thrusts!!! this is sounding better by the minute!!

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itwasntme · 04/07/2009 22:18

DH was gutted

mummylin2495 · 04/07/2009 22:24

worked for me too !

devotion · 04/07/2009 22:32

I think if you have sex when your cervix is ready and ripe then the sperm will speed things up.

With my first i went into labour the day i was due. the day before my due date i went on a hours walk then we had sex that evening doggy style , that night i had my show, waters broke the next morning and labour the night I was due.

2nd time i had a sweep at midday and then that evening went into labour. i was really nervous about it because i heard it really hurts. i did not feel anything and i think it was because my cervix was just so ripe so what im saying is the sweep and sperm helps you on your way if your body is ready.

sometimes nothing except time is going to get that baby moving... well that and an induction!

chegirl · 04/07/2009 22:38

Well it seemed to work for me. But it could have been a coincidence. i am not very good at discussing these things (not as evolved as I thought I was ). I was due on 26th, had sex late on 28th and waters broke around 1am the following morning (not long after the deed). Had DS3 that afternoon.

Its not going to start you off unless you are ready though (well unless its really mindblowing I suppose )

mrsradders · 04/07/2009 22:39

oh i think it definetly works, with DD2 i was apparenlty 9 days over (due date was calculated by scan and she was a weeny 6lbs 15oz so think that she was probably on time)

i went for a long walk had a hot curry, ate fresh pineapple, had a nice warm bath and a good bonk (DH was very happy) she arrived the next morning

my midwife did say though that it is important to actually have an orgasm yourself as this can trigger contractions!!! lol

LittleWhiteWolf · 05/07/2009 08:57

I will let you all know--did the deed last night about midnight ish and now I'm drinking a cup of my raspberry leaf tea, but so far not even a twinge.
I'm 4 days overdue btw.

audreyraines · 05/07/2009 09:27

worked for us - about 24 hours later in full blown labour.

MayorNaze · 05/07/2009 09:29

yes

Picante · 05/07/2009 09:29

Yep - two hours later went into labour.

ActivityApple · 05/07/2009 16:00

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Sunflower100 · 05/07/2009 16:16

Yep - 4 hours later went into labour!

cupcakesinthesnow · 05/07/2009 16:45

Worked both times for me. When I was a week overdue with ds2 my midwife asked if we were havig sex and I said 'yes' to which she replied 'You do realise the best position is doggy style as the cervix is in prime position to get hit with the sperm.'

Disenchanted3 · 05/07/2009 16:47

Yes with ds2, got my mum to mind ds1, did the deed at 7pm went into labour at 9pm.

StealthPolarBear · 05/07/2009 16:48

never worked for me
expat- 6 hours?! How did you have the energy?

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