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Re: Sex during labor?

From: Tonja (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Jun 2000 14:41:01 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 29 Jun 2000, Kristine wrote: >
>I read an article recently which indicated that there was an
>"ingredient" in sperm that was the natural version of one of the drugs
>women are often given during labor to progress the labor. (going on
>memory here - don't remember exactly!) Unfortunately I did not print
>that article and now I can't remember where I read it. Is there any
>information on this?

Yep! Prostaglandins are among the natural class of chemicals found in semin that are often effective in inducing labor by softening or "ripening" the cervix. Many hospitals use synthetic prostaglandins in the form of gels, for example, for the same purpose. If your overdue, the "natural" method is always worth a shot!

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Tonja

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