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The Italian trigger: what is it?
Back pain, edema, heavy legs… the end of the pregnancy is coming. We thought we were going to end it all, the only downside: Baby does not seem in a hurry to come into the world at all! Before our gynecologist plans a induction, a cesarean, or prescribes drugs like oxytocin to induce labor, we can always try the induction in the Italian.
Le Italian trigger consists of having sex to promote childbirth. Semen contains prostaglandins, hormones that can cause contractions. Moreover, to induce childbirth, the doctor applies a gel containing this same substance to the necks of future mothers, but in larger quantities.
So natural, Italian-style triggering allows future parents to have fun at the same time. Some doctors even advise expectant mothers to have sex at the very end of pregnancy to speed up the onset of labor. However, recent studies contradict this hypothesis, but nothing prevents us from trying!
Italian triggering: the role of orgasm
In addition to the properties of sperm to induce childbirth, female orgasm also plays a significant role… By having sex at the very end of pregnancy, we can double our chances of inducing childbirth. Because in addition to the properties of sperm, female orgasm causes uterine contractions that allow the uterus to prepare for D-Day.
Uterine contractions can have a real effect on an already cervical ” Wall », Which will then expand gradually.
Also to know:
Even if couples adapt their sexuality according to the stage of pregnancy, certain movements, a little abrupt, can affect the maturation of the cervix.
The Italian trigger: no danger for the baby
To know :
Lorgasm leads to a surge of endorphin (pain-fighting hormone, also secreted after sport), excellent for Baby.
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If we opt for the Italian trigger at the end of pregnancy, no fear for Baby! Sexual relations are even beneficial to him… Sexual relations during pregnancy benefit the couple, of course, but also the baby.
Contrary to some received ideas, the fetus does not feel any pain during intercourse, nor following the uterine contractions that they can cause. Several studies have shown that he slept during work.