Learn if intercourse can really help induce labor and when to get help. One thing that’s rumored to help naturally induce labor is having sex — a lot of people say that sperm can soften the cervix and help get things going. The role of sexual intercourse as a method for induction of labour is uncertain Human sperm contains a high amount of prostaglandin, a hormone‐like substance which ripens the cervix and helps labour to start Sometimes it is necessary to help start labour and it has been suggested that sexual intercourse may be an effective means. Many pregnant women think that sex helps bring on labour
Read what our expert has to say on whether it’s true that having sex works to induce labour. Can anything bring labour on You can talk to your midwife about trying different ways to induce labour, if you are keen to help things along.
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