Doulas LOVE sex!!!
I won’t lie, my livelihood depends on you and your partner
keeping the magic alive….but the truth of the matter is YOU having sex benefits
all of us!
What got you into this mess can get you out! One of the most
important hormones needed to fuel contractions, Oxytocin, is also known as the
love hormone. It is released in large
amounts during orgasm and is needed to facilitate effective and efficient contractions
during labor. It sure is interesting
that the hormone that gives us so much pleasure is also the power behind the
contractions we feel in childbirth. Oxytocin is also responsible for bonding and
attachment. It is thought that the more sex a couple has, the deeper the
connection. When a baby is born oxytocin
is what insures that a mom and a baby will form a strong bond. It also is behind
the reason a mothers breast will immediately start leaking as soon as her baby
begins to cry.
Nipple stimulation is another way to release oxytocin. Using
a breast pump for nipple stimulation may help to bring on contractions.
However, being in love with whatever (or whoever) is stimulating your breasts will make the
process more enjoyable and the release of hormones that much
greater. Clitoral stimulation is the
absolute best and most effective way to get this show on the road! This is a
great way for moms who suffer from SPD, sciatica, or other issues that make
intercourse painful; to still receive the benefits of the love hormone....Clitoral stimulation can be done all by yourself if your significant other is working, unavailable, or just not in the mood. Pitocin, is the man made version of Oxytocin. Think about it, would you rather get an IV of Pitocin or have a nice, relaxing orgasm to bring on your baby…..
Prostaglandin is found in semen. Prostaglandin helps to
soften and efface the cervix. A mother needs her cervix, or the opening to her
uterus, to ripen to allow for dilation. So
the more sex you have, the more oxytocin, the more contractions and the quicker
and, potentially, easier time you will have getting your baby out …… Oh, and
the more sex you have the longer your doula will be able to stay in business
doing the work she LOVES!
