After BDing, do you lay in bed to give the swimmers a better chance?

cascratchfever · Apr 11th, 2008, 11:51 AM

I've been laying in bed about 5 or 10 minutes after bding. Is that necessary and if so, is there a certain position I should be in?

laughinggal · Apr 11th, 2008, 11:59 AM

I had my legs up in the air by lifting my hip with my hands. i did get preggo. 5wks today.

but honestly dont know if that was the reason i got pregant...but doesn't hurt to try, right?

mangowife · Apr 11th, 2008, 12:30 PM

I've read that it's not necessary... if the timing is right, your fluids should bring those swimmers right up to the goal!!! I've also read, though, that you if you don't have as much fertile fluid during the fertile period, that they do recommend you lay in bed (just horizontal, I think) for 1/2 an hour after BDing.

Nola · Apr 11th, 2008, 02:50 PM

Yup I did lie on my back for 30 minutes usually.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Apr 11th, 2008, 03:03 PM

yes, I always did that, in fact, DH stuffed 2 pillows under my toukis everytime! LOL!

tabbyco · Apr 11th, 2008, 03:13 PM

I do... I put a pillow under me too and hold my legs back and everytime DH says, "You look funny".

Faith · Apr 11th, 2008, 03:51 PM

I do it too but am questioning if it really helps or not as well.

qtiekiki · Apr 11th, 2008, 04:02 PM

I did it. I lied in bed with pillow under my butt for 30 mins. I didn't do it in the beginning when we first started TTC, and this may be TMI... but fluid would come out when I get up right right after BD-ing. With the 30 mins, less or no fluid comes out. So I don't know if it actually helps or if it's just in my head.

bbbochap · Apr 17th, 2008, 04:14 PM

my gynae actually recommended me to do this as i was diagnosed with a tilted womb. there shld be some logic to this.

japskivt · Apr 17th, 2008, 04:30 PM

I stayed on my back with the tush under the butt the first time and just on my back the second time. I got PG on the first time both times, so I think there is a method to my madness. I stayed that way for about 30 minutes, or until I thought I would pee if I didn't get up.

pinkdot · Apr 18th, 2008, 09:34 AM

I also layed in bed for 30 mins after bd. Also sometimes i would lift my legs up in the air or use the pillow. lol

nsynchic20 · Apr 19th, 2008, 09:45 PM

what does bd(ing) stand for?
edit: nevermind i figured it out. i figured it meant sex, but wasn't sure what exactly it stood for.

twochubbycheeks · Apr 19th, 2008, 10:13 PM

I don't know what BDing means either. LOL

But anyway, like qtiekiki, I did that too when hubby and I were 1st TTC. Because I noticed when I get up or just lay flat on the bed after, some fluids would come out too. AND I've read on the internet (pregnancy websites) that it would help to put both of your feet up OR place 1 or 2 pillows on your behind after "bding" (sorry gals! I really don't know what exactly that means, but I assume it's something to do with TTC

). SOOOO.. yeah it worked! You just have to believe that whatever you do that you think will help you conceive.. will work. "Mind Over Matter".

Faith · Apr 20th, 2008, 12:04 PM

BD = baby dance (on most TTC forums)

twochubbycheeks · Apr 20th, 2008, 06:40 PM

^^oooh. okay! Thank you!!!!

Apr 11th, 2008, 11:51 AM	#1
cascratchfever Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 721	After BDing, do you lay in bed to give the swimmers a better chance? I've been laying in bed about 5 or 10 minutes after bding. Is that necessary and if so, is there a certain position I should be in?

Apr 11th, 2008, 11:59 AM	#2
laughinggal Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13	Re: After BDing, do you lay in bed to give the swimmers a better chance? I had my legs up in the air by lifting my hip with my hands. i did get preggo. 5wks today. but honestly dont know if that was the reason i got pregant...but doesn't hurt to try, right?

Apr 11th, 2008, 12:30 PM	#3
mangowife Seriously tempted... Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Too far from the beach! Posts: 1,793	Re: After BDing, do you lay in bed to give the swimmers a better chance? I've read that it's not necessary... if the timing is right, your fluids should bring those swimmers right up to the goal!!! I've also read, though, that you if you don't have as much fertile fluid during the fertile period, that they do recommend you lay in bed (just horizontal, I think) for 1/2 an hour after BDing. __________________

Apr 11th, 2008, 02:50 PM	#4
Nola Learning patience Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Europe Posts: 19,066	Re: After BDing, do you lay in bed to give the swimmers a better chance? Yup I did lie on my back for 30 minutes usually. __________________

Apr 11th, 2008, 03:03 PM	#5
Swanky Mama Of Three Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 30,469	Re: After BDing, do you lay in bed to give the swimmers a better chance? yes, I always did that, in fact, DH stuffed 2 pillows under my toukis everytime! LOL! __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

Apr 11th, 2008, 03:13 PM	#6
tabbyco Quirrel! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Right Coast Posts: 2,176	Re: After BDing, do you lay in bed to give the swimmers a better chance? I do... I put a pillow under me too and hold my legs back and everytime DH says, "You look funny". __________________

Apr 11th, 2008, 03:51 PM	#7
Faith He makes me smile! Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,823	Re: After BDing, do you lay in bed to give the swimmers a better chance? I do it too but am questioning if it really helps or not as well.

Apr 11th, 2008, 04:02 PM	#8
qtiekiki Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 857	Re: After BDing, do you lay in bed to give the swimmers a better chance? I did it. I lied in bed with pillow under my butt for 30 mins. I didn't do it in the beginning when we first started TTC, and this may be TMI... but fluid would come out when I get up right right after BD-ing. With the 30 mins, less or no fluid comes out. So I don't know if it actually helps or if it's just in my head. __________________ Have: Tokidoki: Inferno Gioco, Adios Star Canguro, Paradiso BV, Foresta Zucca, Spiaggia Cucciolo, Citta Trenino, Original Print Angioletto, Tan Playground Caramella, Olive Camo PG Angioletto (Thanks vmasterz), Tutti Avventura, Original Print Ciao Fendi: Cognac Leather Spy LV: Monogram Klara Want: Fendi: Medallion and/or Black leather Baby Spy Chanel: Classic Flap and/or Cambon Tote

Apr 17th, 2008, 04:14 PM	#9
bbbochap I only want H Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 633	Re: After BDing, do you lay in bed to give the swimmers a better chance? my gynae actually recommended me to do this as i was diagnosed with a tilted womb. there shld be some logic to this.

Apr 17th, 2008, 04:30 PM	#10
japskivt Member Joined: Jul 2006 Location: NY Posts: 2,202	Re: After BDing, do you lay in bed to give the swimmers a better chance? I stayed on my back with the tush under the butt the first time and just on my back the second time. I got PG on the first time both times, so I think there is a method to my madness. I stayed that way for about 30 minutes, or until I thought I would pee if I didn't get up.

Apr 18th, 2008, 09:34 AM	#11
pinkdot wat it is yo? Joined: May 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 177	Re: After BDing, do you lay in bed to give the swimmers a better chance? I also layed in bed for 30 mins after bd. Also sometimes i would lift my legs up in the air or use the pillow. lol __________________

Apr 19th, 2008, 09:45 PM	#12
nsynchic20 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 186	Re: After BDing, do you lay in bed to give the swimmers a better chance? what does bd(ing) stand for? edit: nevermind i figured it out. i figured it meant sex, but wasn't sure what exactly it stood for. __________________ Need to save some $$$ right now, so no purses for me!

Apr 19th, 2008, 10:13 PM	#13
twochubbycheeks Happy Mommy of 2 :) Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,284	Re: After BDing, do you lay in bed to give the swimmers a better chance? I don't know what BDing means either. LOL But anyway, like qtiekiki, I did that too when hubby and I were 1st TTC. Because I noticed when I get up or just lay flat on the bed after, some fluids would come out too. AND I've read on the internet (pregnancy websites) that it would help to put both of your feet up OR place 1 or 2 pillows on your behind after "bding" (sorry gals! I really don't know what exactly that means, but I assume it's something to do with TTC ). SOOOO.. yeah it worked! You just have to believe that whatever you do that you think will help you conceive.. will work. "Mind Over Matter".

Apr 20th, 2008, 12:04 PM	#14
Faith He makes me smile! Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,823	Re: After BDing, do you lay in bed to give the swimmers a better chance? BD = baby dance (on most TTC forums)

Apr 20th, 2008, 06:40 PM	#15
twochubbycheeks Happy Mommy of 2 :) Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,284	Re: After BDing, do you lay in bed to give the swimmers a better chance? ^^oooh. okay! Thank you!!!!