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- $Title{Can Obstetricians Induce Labor with Sexual Stimulation?}
- $Subject{sex labor induced Pregnancy Childbirth Obstetricians Sexual
- Stimulation Female Reproductive System uterus obstetric genitals nipples
- uterine contractions contraction birth woman women females obstetrician}
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- Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System*0006101.scf}
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- Can Obstetricians Induce Labor with Sexual Stimulation?
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- QUESTION: I've been told that obstetricians can induce labor with sexual
- stimulation. Is this really done?
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- ANSWER: While it is true that sexual stimulation can cause the uterus to
- contract, which in turn helps induce labor, it is not something done in normal
- obstetric practice. A woman who is in a delivery room waiting for her labor
- to progress is not likely to be in the mood for sexual stimulation, in any
- case. Further, stimulation of the genitals after the membranes have broken is
- not a good idea since there is the chance of causing an infection.
- It has been known for some years that stimulating the nipples can induce
- uterine contractions. The trouble is that the effect is unpredictable. There
- is no way to gauge how much stimulation will induce how much contraction. The
- contractions can be excessive and excessive contractions are more bad than
- good. If labor is not progressing, it is better to either wait it out or use
- medications to bring it on, since the effect of these drugs can be closely
- controlled.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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