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Let's talk about sex baby....

18 replies

Dueindecember2016 · 04/12/2016 17:02

I'm 37+3 days and curious to know if anyone else is doing the deed to speed things up?

We were just in the mood but we then remembered it's a tool to bring on labour.

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BreatheDeep · 04/12/2016 17:46

I'm far too uncomfortable for that sort of thing! Might resort to it if nothing is happening soon though.

buckyou · 04/12/2016 17:50

I didn't really do it towards the end but then my midwife friend said that's the only thing that works! So we did it and she came the next morning! I was 11 days over though.

BreatheDeep · 04/12/2016 17:54

Really buckyou? Maybe I'll pounce on DH when he's finished night shifts to get things going!

AprilShowers16 · 04/12/2016 17:57

My midwife told me it was the only thing that would work and she was right! Dtd that night and went into labour the next morning

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Dueindecember2016 · 04/12/2016 18:21

This was the first time we've felt comfortable doing it since about 12 weeks.... long overdue!!!!!!

I'll keep you updated as to what happens.

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Bella1985 · 04/12/2016 22:46

I'll be watching this thread very closely...can't think how to logistically get this done with such a big bump and SPD and not feel like the most unsexy act ever but if it's successful at bringing on labour might give it a go once I get passed 37 weeks!!

Raiseyourglass26 · 04/12/2016 22:49

I managed up to the day before I got induced (38+6) but it wasn't easy for the last week of so

suspiciousofgoldfish · 04/12/2016 22:54

Yes sex and a long walk does the trick.

mortificado · 04/12/2016 22:55

My midwife said to jump DP after she had left to give me a sweep! (We was at home!) it worked! 6 hours later he was born!

LifeLong13 · 04/12/2016 23:06

Oh sweet mother of Mary you ladies are brace! I so didn't feel like it and my DH said it would be like moving the sofa.

So we argued instead and she arrived a week late

Shadowboy · 05/12/2016 05:27

I tried at 38 weeks. Nothing happened!!

livelyredjellybean · 05/12/2016 09:52

My DP has been quite willing to help out with this every day for the past week...! I am 39+4 and still nothing though

Popskipiekin · 05/12/2016 09:55

Haha we've tried too! 39+1 today, regular sex and long walks and nothing yet. Guess it only helps when your body is actually ready.

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Dueindecember2016 · 05/12/2016 10:35

Seeing as DP actually wanted to give it a go, I might suggest it regularly until I do go into labour I can't imagine him saying no haha.

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Princesspinkgirl · 07/12/2016 20:51

Sex will work if you have lots of it and make sure your DH deposits his swimmers in you I'm 37+4 and I have enjoyed my sex all the way through and still jump on my dp regularly he never complains lol enjoy

SeashellHoarder · 08/12/2016 10:16

Go for it! It beats cleaning the floor in your hand and knees or the other old wives tales!

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Dueindecember2016 · 08/12/2016 10:56

The sex didn't work but I'm hopeful that the massage I had yesterday will help.

Who knows!

Anyone else on this thread due any time soon?

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HeadElf · 08/12/2016 11:18

I had sex all the way through my twin pregnancy until about 36 weeks when I was admitted to hospital for pre eclampsia and then didn't again until 10 days post c section.

I found it easiest on my hands and knees, or in a very reclined reverse cowgirl

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