A member asked:

Had sex hours before going into labor. could semen still being in the vagina during birth harm the baby after birth? like cause an infection?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not to worry: In the absence of STD's , semen from sex should not harm baby as it travels through the birth canal. Take care.

Answered 11/1/2014

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