Crampy & tightenings after sex
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Topic: Crampy & tightenings after sex
Posted By: fire_engine
Subject: Crampy & tightenings after sex
Date Posted: 15 August 2010 at 4:35pm
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Grrr, typical that the one time I have a ?n for my MW she's on holiday.
After sex, I get quite crampy and last night (24 hours afterward) had one or two tightenings lasting a minute or so - reminded me of the night before Dan was born. Does anyone else get this? I'm not too worried cos I have a history of a stubborn cervix but am just wondering if we should be more cautious??? ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 15 August 2010 at 4:51pm
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If you orgasmed (not just him) I'd say it sounds like a normal reaction to the flood of hormones that usually happens after sex, in combination with all the stuff that is already floating around from the pregnancy - but of course, I could be totally talking out my arse! ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 15 August 2010 at 5:06pm
Erm, I didn't  ....------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 15 August 2010 at 6:02pm
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My false labour at 32 weeks started after dp and I had sex. About 10 mins after started getting contractions and they were 8mins, then 5 mins apart lasting about 45 secs. Mw had me come into hosp and monitor it and sure enough I was having contractions that replicated I was in labour but cervix was completely shut and remained that way. I would give mw or back up a call/text if you are concerned or worried... It was one tiring day though! Hope it subsides! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Date Posted: 15 August 2010 at 6:02pm
I haven't orgasmed for the last few months either, but have been all good with BDing because of the sperm helping the cervix etc, and I know exactly what you are talking about, but then I'm a little further on. Still, I'd say it's normal  -------------  http://lilypie.com"> |
Posted By: amme_eilyk
Date Posted: 15 August 2010 at 7:30pm
| it sounds normal. I have always been a bit crampy after sex, even towards bloaty. |
Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 15 August 2010 at 8:08pm
Righto, I'd say it's a reaction to the prostaglandins in his swimmers then  But yeah, I'd still run it past your midwife - especially if they were to get really painful (like not just labour painful but 'wrong' painful). ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 15 August 2010 at 8:15pm
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It's normal. Even now at 18 wks I get some tightenings afterwards. I guess this is why many ppl say that sex helps to bring things on in late pgcy. But until then, unless you have been bleeding, there is no concern. -------------  |
Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 15 August 2010 at 8:23pm
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Cool, thanks OB MWs! I'll talk with my MW when I see her in a fortnight unless it gets worse. And no, there's no bleeding or anything, just the cramping and tightening.
We've actually been told to increase the frequency after 32 weeks cos of a failed induction last time - that the natural prostaglandin might help us avoid the synthetic stuff next time. So I'm kindof pleased that it's probably the prostaglandin (which is what I suspected) - might have some show of not going well overdue again! ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 15 August 2010 at 10:08pm
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Sounds pretty positive! Sometimes the inductions don't work so well if bubs is not in a good position. So hopefully you won't have any issues this time around. ------------- |