[BabyBones2Be]

Does anybody know does it matter if you get up or stay laying down afterwards? I've tried the staying laying down for 20 min. thing and it hasn't worked yet. It seems as soon as we do the deed, it all comes rushing out! Has anyone got pregnant when that has happened? Is this something I need to worry about? I know there are millions of sperm and if at least some stay you're ok, but I'm wondering if that's our problem! However, I know lots of people end up pregnant and NOT trying so it must work......Any thoughts??

[snsgirl336]

I generally lay with my butt propped up for about 10 to 15 minutes. Is it helping? Is it necessary? I don't know. I like to think it helps though, plus I enjoy that time to sit with DH.

Here's what I know- Generally the stuff that leaks out is the stuff that isn't so great. (Old, dead, confused sperm etc). When a man ejaculates in a woman, the good swimmers get a really good head start of where they need to go to catch the egg but the sheer ejacualtion alone. So, they say that you really shouldn't worry about what leaks out. As long as you have good quality fertile cervical mucus to help the sperm find their way, I wouldn't worry

To be honest, there are times where nothing leaks out and I've asked my DH if he actually "did his thing" LOL I'm so used to stuff leaking out!

I think if you want to prop your butt up or lay down that's fine... Another thing to consider- women have been getting pregnant for years and years using so many different positions and scenarios... so there's always a chance! Good luck to you!

[Christine-MA]

with everything Cris said. I'll lay there for a few minutes too with pillows under me, but who know if it's more helpful than not doing it.

[Bakin8th]

I lay down at least 20 min..Does it help I dont ? but I have no need to get up anyways LOL

Sperm leaves the ejaculate and swims into your EWCM that why it so critical to have EWCM it nurishes the sperm and provides a medium for it to propel through the cervix and into your uteras then up your tubes.

The ejaculate fluids leak out. It is normal and is sopposed to happen.

Good luck!!

[SavaAngel]

I prop my butt up for at least a half hour if I can. Sometimes I can't stand it and have to pee to badly to lay there that long, so I have gotten up if necessary.

That being said - I got pregnant with my son when we weren't really trying and I don't remember laying there afterward so there is proof right there that you can get pregnant by not laying in bed for an indeterminate amount of time.

[BabyBones2Be]

Thank you all for your input. That makes me feel a little better. Like I said, I know there are lots of people that get pregnant without doing this! It just gets frustrating because it's been 8 months of actively trying again since my MC and nothing yet. I wondered if the leakage was a problem I got pregnant on the 3rd try the first time. I'll keep doing what I'm doing! Thanks for your advice!!

[purduegrad2005]

I have that exact same problem and asked about it here too I also asked my doctor and he pretty much said the same thing "that its unneeded semen" that is leaking out. He also said the propping your butt up thing was a myth, but I still do it. It can't hurt!

[Ads]

even i raise my butt for atleast 30 mins.but even after that fluid leaks out.but its not the sperm that comes out,its just the stuff which carries the sperm that comes out.and it is very natural.the sperm travels upward within seconds.

[BabyBones2Be]

Glad to know it's not just me Hope that's true about "unneeded" stuff! I was just watching the show "The Doctors" today and one of the topics was when is the best time to conceive. We are doing exactly what they said I tried the pillow under the butt thing and it all came rushing out immediately as I moved. So, I decided NOT to do that! I'll find out in one more week if our 8th try was THE ONE!!

[PumpkinMommy]

I'm going to start trying to do handstands afterwards.