One can get around
> the infection issue by saying "no sex" related to risk specifically for
> preterm labor and birth, e.g. multiple gestation (less than 14% make it to
> full-term 38 weeks), previous preterm, recurrent miscarriages--esp.
related
> to incompetent cervix (can't we find a new term for that?!?), etc.
(However,
> some types of infection are related to preterm labor/birth, too.) As
noted,
> no sex is not just related to effect of oxytocin, although that's a big
part
> of it and "no sex" includes self-stimulation. It also is related to effect
of
> prostaglandins in ejaculate/semen.


I was told, when I found out about the twins, ( history of 2 miscarriages
and previous 36 week baby) at 22 weeks that "no sex" was the rule because of
prostaglandins in sperm and "self-stimulation" was not ruled out nor was
breastfeeding. Seemed to be that if I started into preterm that nursing
would have to be stopped, but Neil weaned himself so it wasn't an issue.

Just another perspective from another health care provider, my midwife.

Patti
(aspring LC in Oregon and nursing 22 month twins)

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