Hiya my name is Gemma and i`m 39 weeks pregnant, I had sex with my OH last night and almost straight away i started getting contractions (at least i think they were, this is my 1st). I was having then all night about 10/15 mins apart, this morning they are still coming but not as strong, and I have had some bloody mucus (sorry spelling). 

I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, I dont want to phone MW incase this is normal, any advice would be greatfully appreciated,

Thanks x

Hi Gemma, Im Marie & pregnant with my 3rd baby! Personally I would say what you're experiencing could well be "real" contractions & the mucas that you noticed could be your "show" or "plug"! I would suggest you call your midwife & just see what she says! I had 2 shows before I had my son & I was having contractions on & off for a day or so - everyone is different! No question is too silly to ask a midwife & even if what you are going through is normal - its always good to get a professional opinion!

Best of luck & let us know how you get on! x

Ooh sounds like it could be early labour Gemma!  How exciting. Hope all is well and you have baby soon.  I'd call the midwife if you want a bit of reassurance and walk around to stop the contractions from slowing down.

Sarah x

im no longer pregnant my baby is now 3 months old but sex at the end of pregnancy can bring on labour infact most of the girls from the due july thread that were over due were told by there midwifes to have as much sex as possible to basicly induce themselfs so the chances are ur in labour hun,,, ooo how exciting,,, ur baby is classed as term from 37 weeks so everything has been ready for awhile now,,,

i wish u much luck

love zoe and little keris

 I had 3 pregnancies and always babies have been overdue, i wish i could have sex but didn't felt sexy to commit myself in.

i think you are lucky, sperm contains a substance which can trigger labour at the end of the pregnancy, your cervix might have started to dilate, may be the labour will not be too long, that is a good sign, i would be worried if you were at the begining or half way, but your pregnancy is now at its term, lucky girl !

Best wishes

hi i agree with the rest, sex can bring on labour and i would call midwife they might ask you to go in and look at you but that way you will know for sure keep active cause that will make labour shorter if you have started

good luck and hope you and baby are well

yas xx

Hello!

You're so lucky - would love to have sex to try and get things started but hubby's having none of it! Hope you've been in touch with your midwife and that all's well, fingers crossed you are in labour/have had your baby! I had my show last Tuesday night (my due date's this Thursday) but baby's not even engaed so looks like I've a while to wait. Let us know how you got on!

Hi Gemma, I was just wondering how you got on? Have you had your baby? Hope all is well - let us know when you get a spare minute or two ... if ever with a new baby!

Best wishes, Marie x

Hi ladies,

Thankyou so much for all your replies, well I have some news.............. Baby Riley was born on 29.09.08 at 10.07pm weighing 7lb 1oz, once my labour actually got started it was very quick, I was only in hospital for 3 hours!!!!!  We went to the hospital at about7.00pm at 8.30pm i was 5cms and then he arrived at 10!!! So there is some hope, not all 1st labours are long lol.

Good luck to everyone

a very tired Gems

xxx

Well done Gemma! Im so pleased for you! That's a superfast labour - just how I like it! Riley sounds like he was in quite a rush to meet his mummy & daddy! Well done! Hope you are both doing well.

Take care

Love Marie xx

CONGRATULATIONS GEM

hope you and baby are well

take care yasmin xxx

Fantastic news, congratulations Gem. I pray that my labour goes just like yours

All the best to you and baby Riley

xxx

Congratulations !!! when i read your first post i knew everything would be alright, and now you can enjoy your little one.

Lucky girl!

xxx

Gemma,

           i read your first post on here and thought to myself oooooh well thats the 'plug' gone won't be long now and then was delighted to read further down that baby Riley has arrived huge congratulations to you both and well done you have so much happiness ahead of you. xx

Emma