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Can sexual activity trigger labor?

In some situations, labor may begin after sexual relations, but this only happens if the woman’s body is completely ready for childbirth (in the last weeks of pregnancy - starting from 37-38 weeks).

This is due to the presence of prostaglandins in sperm - biologically active substances that stimulate uterine contractions. Therefore, if the due date has already arrived, sexual activity can contribute to the onset of labor.