If you’re near or past your due date, you may have heard that sex can help induce labor Learn if intercourse can really help induce labor and when to get help. Sexual intercourse at term has been associated with earlier onset of labour and reduced need for induction at 41 weeks' gestation (tan 2006) It is a non‐medical method allowing the woman greater control over the process of attempting to induce labour. 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.
How does sex help induce labour Some people believe that the physical movements during sexual intercourse tend to trigger labour, while others believe it is the emotional release experienced during the act.
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