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A member asked:
What causes a woman to not dilate during labor? and can regular sex jus before her due date alleviate that?
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No dilation: Sex can cause release of hormones that can cause contractions and help bring on labor - as can manipulation of the nipples (probably safer and more comfortable) Every woman handles labor differently - it is true labor - if so - failure to progress (no dilation) may require the OB to intervene - hope that helps
Answered 9/29/2016
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