PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for May, 2001: Re: sex / orgasm during labor

Re: sex / orgasm during labor

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 23 May 2001 22:42:24 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 23 May 2001, vicki wrote: >
>>Melanie,
>>I have to be honest with you. This is new one on me. I would have to
>>way more power to you. As long as you can be comfortable enough to
>>concentrate on the sexuality aspects, there should be no problem. I
>>would, however, avoid breast stimulation during this time because it can
>>significantly increase uterine contractions to the point that the
>>contractions can cause a problem with the baby...
>>Lynn
>>
>not trying to butt in here, dr montgomery, but i would remind melanie
>that once her water has broken she doesnt want anything actually in the
>vagina. this can help to introduce infection which is one of the
>biggest concerns once your water breaks.
>
>as an aside dr. montgomery i have (or used to) have a web site
>bookmarked of labor/birth stories and there was a section dedicated to
>sexual stimulation through laboring/birthing. it is a very interesting
>read - especially for a self-described 'birth-junkie' like me!
>
>--
>vicki
>

Very good point Vicki. Introduction of anything into the vagina following rupture of the membranes increases the risk of infection and should be avoided. This is why we even try to limit the number of cervical checks during labor. I ran the issue of sexuality during labor by my nursing staff today after the original question. They are all mothers and labor nurses. They all simply rolled their eyes and said, "no way"... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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