Sex before a scheduled c-section?

Question

Okay I'm having my c section in 5 days and I'm worried about having sex. Can it put me into labor before my c section? I don't want my planned c section to turn into an emergency c section. I hope this isn't a stupid question. But I've heard sex induces labor. And since I'm 38 weeks and 4 days I'm worried. Please any help will be appreciated.

Answer

Sex itself can cause contractions and that obviously causes dilation but sperm is what really causes dilation. My dr told me at 36 weeks with my first that I could start having sex again since it could help me dilate and get the ball rolling if I wanted to deliver. So I had sex like crazy but I have a stupid cervix and I didn't dilate past 4 cm before I had to do an emergency c section.With this baby it's a scheduled c section and I was having sex using a condom so that there wasn't sperm since I already have preterm contractions I'm not worried about those. But I didn't want to risk dilating when I wasn't far enough along. Now that I am further along I've stopped using the condoms.

Answer

Sex can induce labor. But it's kinda hit or miss so be cautious and Payne pull out or use condoms.

Sex before a scheduled c-section?

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