Maybe TMI, Q about sex during the last weeks of pregnancy

msohn80

I think I've read it somewhere before, but can't remember. Is there anything to 'avoid' in terms of having 'sex' during the very last weeks of pregnancy (after 34-5 weeks or so)?

My hubby and I have been making love once a week so far ever since my 2nd trimester and we don't use a condom. Is it still ok to have sex until the end? If then, is it ok not to use a condom (he really really hates it) during sex (meaning he might 'come' inside of me)?

Sorry about getting into too much detail. But I just thought I've read somewhere that I have to use a condom during the very last weeks of pregnancy if I wanna have sex.. something to do with inducing labor or something like that..

cvl105

I've never heard of having to wear a condom during sex when pregnant. I wouldn't see why you would need to do that.

Rachel5782

What does using a condom have to do with pregnancy?  besides preventing it?? LOL  Are you afraid you'll get pregnant again?

AshleyPT

I would think the only rule would be no sex after your water breaks because foreign bacteria could be introduced. 

elkaybie

I think what you're worried about is what I was worried about in the beginning:  Prostagland--the chemical in sperm that can soften the cervix and induce labor.

I talked to my doctor about this and she put it in terms of "mother nature has a way" and there is no way that your SO cumming inside you will kick start labor any sooner than it was supposed to. She said as long as you were comfortable you can have sex everyday up until labor starts.

so happy humping! 

supermom83

I'm trying to go into labor naturally so I can VBAC, and my doctor told me that once I hit 35-36 weeks that I should start to have very frequent sex with DH without a condom, like 2-3 a day!! She explained about the Prostaglands and how they soften the cervix, but it's not like one time is going to do it. That's why she told me we need to have sex 2-3 times a day for like 2 or more weeks and then it'll help me go into labor. So sex once a week is not going to do anything, so enjoy it!

I asked hubby if he was up for it and he looked exhausted just thinking about having sex 3 times a day for 3 weeks straight. lol....also, I'm going to be a giant whale by then....fun ) At least we'll get it out of our systems before the 6 week of no sex after baby comes for postpartum recovery.

susieandmarty

I asked my doctor about this - she said that sex, in a healthy pregnancy, should be fine and can continue.  If you start having issues with your cervix, semen can actually cause your cervix to soften so it is something to be aware of.

 

ShangriLaRose

supermom83:

I'm trying to go into labor naturally so I can VBAC, and my doctor told me that once I hit 35-36 weeks that I should start to have very frequent sex with DH without a condom, like 2-3 a day!! She explained about the Prostaglands and how they soften the cervix, but it's not like one time is going to do it. That's why she told me we need to have sex 2-3 times a day for like 2 or more weeks and then it'll help me go into labor. So sex once a week is not going to do anything, so enjoy it!

I asked hubby if he was up for it and he looked exhausted just thinking about having sex 3 times a day for 3 weeks straight. lol....also, I'm going to be a giant whale by then....fun ) At least we'll get it out of our systems before the 6 week of no sex after baby comes for postpartum recovery.

Bwahaha! My husband would be thrilled w/ 2-3 x a day! 

To OP: as long as your doctor doesn't give you a "no sex" order, you're good to go. My husband and I got a little frisky when I was 38w w/ our DS, and I went into labor that night. While it isn't a guarantee, just be prepared for the possibility.   I wouldn't worry about it... and condoms are definitely not necessary. As another PP said,... Happy Humping! 

cfisher2008

I've never heard to wear a condom during pregnancy, and your body will go into labor when it wants to. They say spicy foods and walking induce labor, but I eat spicy food and walk all the time. Nothing has really been proven to start labor (except medication) until your body wants to.

muriel & eder

AshleyPT:

I would think the only rule would be no sex after your water breaks because foreign bacteria could be introduced. 

I agree with this.

Also, I don't think that you would have to wear a condom when pregnant, unless your protecting yourself from STDs (that is the only case I have heard/read about wearing a condom while pregnant), but I don't think that's your case. 

MommaA117

my plan after I get my stitch removed and healing a few days (expecially after being on pelvic rest for 17 weeks at that time) is to do it as much as possible! I'll be tired of being pregnant by then so hopefully it makes me go into labor! Plus gotta sneak some in before LO is born and it's off limits for 6 more weeks.

RobinSparkles81

supermom83:

I'm trying to go into labor naturally so I can VBAC, and my doctor told me that once I hit 35-36 weeks that I should start to have very frequent sex with DH without a condom, like 2-3 a day!! She explained about the Prostaglands and how they soften the cervix, but it's not like one time is going to do it. That's why she told me we need to have sex 2-3 times a day for like 2 or more weeks and then it'll help me go into labor. So sex once a week is not going to do anything, so enjoy it!

I asked hubby if he was up for it and he looked exhausted just thinking about having sex 3 times a day for 3 weeks straight. lol....also, I'm going to be a giant whale by then....fun ) At least we'll get it out of our systems before the 6 week of no sex after baby comes for postpartum recovery.

This is what I read too...that you have to have A LOOOOOOOT of sex for it to really cause labor

MH and I  also thought that having sex 3 times a day for many days in a row would be exhausting!!!