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Old Sep 24th, 2009, 05:34 AM   #1
HappyBump75
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Poss TMI - sexual acts that induce labour?


Ok so i was talking to OH last night and I was wondering if him using his errr hands (fingers) on me could have the same effect as as a sweep???


 
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Old Sep 24th, 2009, 08:14 AM   #2
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I think you have to be 1cm dilated for a sweep to have an effect otherwise its just that a sexual act. I wouldnt recommend anyone other than a professional giving you a sweep this could give you a serious infection and harm your baby.


 
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Old Sep 24th, 2009, 08:28 AM   #3
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Ok so i was talking to OH last night and I was wondering if him using his errr hands (fingers) on me could have the same effect as as a sweep???
Well erm, not sure about that one, I don't think anything sexual would come close to what they do in a sweep - sticking there finger up in your cervix and sweeping the finger around to separate the sac from the cervix - it hurts like mad and makes you cramp like mad after! And yes latex sterile gloves would be needed!prob not a good idea.

I've heard of midwives who are pregnant giving themselves a sweep to induce things, how on earth they reach and are at the right angle I don't know - maybe they learn to be a contortionist first!


 
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Old Sep 24th, 2009, 12:31 PM   #4
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Ok so i was talking to OH last night and I was wondering if him using his errr hands (fingers) on me could have the same effect as as a sweep???
Well erm, not sure about that one, I don't think anything sexual would come close to what they do in a sweep - sticking there finger up in your cervix and sweeping the finger around to separate the sac from the cervix - it hurts like mad and makes you cramp like mad after! And yes latex sterile gloves would be needed!prob not a good idea.

I've heard of midwives who are pregnant giving themselves a sweep to induce things, how on earth they reach and are at the right angle I don't know - maybe they learn to be a contortionist first!
Lol I can barely reach my fallulah as it is without trying to get IN there!!


 
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Old Sep 24th, 2009, 12:39 PM   #5
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Its best to just have good old fashioned sex hun as there is something in that can soften your cervix & help things along xx


 
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Old Sep 24th, 2009, 15:15 PM   #6
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ooooh i dont want him to do it to to help things along .... lol ..... was worried if he did do it it might cause probs but yeah think ur all right good old fashioned sex for now! :smile:


 
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Old Sep 24th, 2009, 15:50 PM   #7
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Orgasm can start contractions. Good luck!


 
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Old Sep 24th, 2009, 15:52 PM   #8
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My OH has been hinting at "inducing" for a week now lol but i think so much about baby it messes with my head and ruins it


 
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Old Sep 24th, 2009, 15:55 PM   #9
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when ever my dh do orgasm....my baby gets engaged....


 
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Old Sep 24th, 2009, 16:05 PM   #10
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going by my internal today, (i was in tears with the pain while she felt to see if my waters were in tact) i don't want anyone putting their fingers up there!! xx


 
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