Let's talk about sex The theory behind this is that sex can trigger the release of oxytocin, a hormone that controls
contractions during labour, and may cause labour.
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Labour takes place in three separate stages:
during the first stage,
contractions cause the cervix to soften and become dilated.
In a normal birth, various hormones work together
during labour to facilitate uterine
contractions and the movement of the baby down the birth canal.
Oxytocin helps women get through
labour by stimulating uterine
contractions, which is why it's sometimes administered (as Pitocin)
during labor.
The use of oxytocin, which strengthens
contractions, either
during labour, or in third stage, has also been linked to an increased risk of FMH and blood group incompatibility problems.34 35
During labour and delivery, the baby's heart rate and the
contractions of the uterus will be monitored.
Using a birth ball
during labour has been shown to help reduce the pain of
contractions.
TENS has not been shown to be effective
during the active phase of
labour (when
contractions get longer, stronger and more frequent).