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Must I give-up sex?

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HormoneHell · 29/03/2013 07:32

I am 32 weeks pregnant. This pregnancy has not been fun at all except for one aspect: the incredible sex. I've never enjoyed sex anywhere near as much as I have these past 6 months. It's been an utter revelation to me and DH and I have grown so incredibly close as a result.

This week each time I have orgasmed it has set of very intense Braxton Hicks. They are really strong and last for hours. I fear it's a sign I should stop having sex. I don't want to trigger early labour.

I will be so sad to stop as I doubt that I will ever experience sex like this again. Does anyone know whether the advice is to stop when sex causes Braxton Hicks? Can sex trigger early labour?

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glossyflower · 29/03/2013 07:42

I can't answer your question but I'm 36+4 and after weeks of no sex DH and I had sex the other night.
The next day I'm not sure if my waters broke a little as I had some leakage that I didn't think was urine. 20 mins after this leakage I got what felt like a contraction! Not BH as this was very different. It went off after a minute and then the next day same happened again but more intense.
No more leaking and no more intense pains just like a dull period type pain.
I asked midwife about it but didn't seem too concerned as the leaking was minimal and said to call back if pain worsens.
I think orgasms can trigger BH which are harmless. And unless your midwife says otherwise then sex is fine unless your waters have broken.
Smile all the best xxx

ZuleikaD · 29/03/2013 08:34

Sex is fine.

Sunnysummer · 29/03/2013 09:25

My MW said that Braxton hicks after sex is fine, but to call them if there is also any bleeding, or the contractions get stronger, come regularly or go on more than an hour afterwards. Have fun Smile

carrielou2007 · 29/03/2013 09:39

Carry on!! Only stop if you get bleeding/pain. With both dc we dtd twice a day every day to try to start labour (didn't work) never really had more than a handful of bh before. Yet the other night after dtd bh woke me up!! At 37+3 I am keen to try to avoid third induction so may be indulging rather a lot over the next fee weeks Smile

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HormoneHell · 29/03/2013 10:08

What a relief your messages are. Thank you. I am one seriously happy lady right now, if only DH wasn't at the supermarket!

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glossyflower · 29/03/2013 10:17

Lol hormone enjoy!

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