Having Sex After the Mucus Plug Comes Out
If you’re eager to get this baby going, it’s not a given that having sex will help induce labor, but you may as well give it a shot. If you’re just in the mood, that’s ok too!
Simply put, although there’s no guarantee that “natural” induction methods like eating spicy foods, taking a walk or getting busy between the sheets will start labor, I often tell my patients to go ahead and give intercourse a try.
There are some exceptions, though—most notably if you’ve tested positive for Group B Strep, a benign infection in adults but one that can cause respiratory difficulties in newborns. If you have Group B Strep, there’s an increased risk of infection once the mucus plus falls out.
Otherwise, the uterine contractions and release of feel-good prostaglandins that come with orgasm may be enough to nudge your body into labor. And at least you’ll hopefully have a good time getting there!
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