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When trying to conceive, is it true that a female holding her hips in the air, after the male ejaculates in her will help with conception?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

No data: Idea is to retain the semen in the vagina vs it spilling out.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/28/2014

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