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Laying down after sex?

cloudymeatballscloudymeatballs member
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I was wondering, and perhaps there really is no real answer.  But, after sex, when TTC, should I stay lying down for a certain amount of time, or is it okay if I get up and go?  I never really thought of it until now.  So now here I am, wondering if I should be staying put for a while afterwards. 

So, what do you girls do?  And those of you who have gotten pregnant, did you notice any difference if you did it one way or the other? 

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  • LittleLady77LittleLady77 member
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    No need to lay down. 

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  • sparklingdiamondsparklingdiamond member
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    Sometimes I would lay there for just a minute (usually because I was too lazy to get up), but often I would just get up and go.
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  • Xan921Xan921 member
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    I've always heard it's ok to get up and go but I believe some ladies who have had IUIs have been told to lay for 15 minutes afterwards. I'm not sure if it's for that reason or not though.
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  • cloudymeatballscloudymeatballs member
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    Okay cool.  That's what I always thought, but then I starting googleing things and lots were saying to lay down for like 15 minutes. I was thinking, oh great, now I've been doing this all wrong.  Lol, glad I am all good!!  Thanks girls

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  • Sewilson33Sewilson33 member
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    I've gotten up, laid down, stood on my head, peed and I'm still not PG. Haha I'm pretty sure all the good swimmers have been shot up as far as they need to go and nothing will really change that.

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  • nberg89nberg89 member
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    It's not really proven it helps at all but I do it it. I put a pillow under my hips and but and lay on my back for about 10 minutes. I just want the sperm up there as long as possible. Haha.

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    nberg89 said:
    It's not really proven it helps at all but I do it it. I put a pillow under my hips and but and lay on my back for about 10 minutes. I just want the sperm up there as long as possible. Haha.
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    madeline10L said:
    The same amount came out no matter if I laid down or went straight to the bathroom so I don't think it really matters.
    Ditto.

    And as for the time it finally worked, I wasn't bothering to think about hanging around. I'm pretty sure I just got up and went about whatever I wanted to do.
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    Xan921 said:

    I've always heard it's ok to get up and go but I believe some ladies who have had IUIs have been told to lay for 15 minutes afterwards. I'm not sure if it's for that reason or not though.

    I've always heard that laying there and elevating your hips is an old wives tale... But after IUI, I had to lay still for 15 min and after IVF, it was 30 minutes plus a day of pelvic rest. So....

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  • cloudymeatballscloudymeatballs member
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    I always seem to get up quick and go clean up.  I heard about that pillow under the butt thing.  Lol So many ways.  So many reasons. Yet nobody really knows. 

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  • sandollar1010sandollar1010 member
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    Yeah, I never thought it mattered, but after all three IUI's I've been through they prop my hips up and have me lay there for 10 minutes - I guess it can't hurt....
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  • BioGirl21BioGirl21 member
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    I always used to do 5 minutes because that's all I had the patience for. The cycle I got pregnant, I was up right away because I really had to pee. Some people swear by it, I don't think it makes a difference. It is interesting that they have you prop your hips for IUI though.
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  • DangerMuffin23DangerMuffin23 member
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    Meh, I did it for almost a year and a half and I wouldn't say it helped at all. (Except that DH really wanted me to and offered to make dinner if I would lay there for 20 minutes. You should make an awesome deal like that!)

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  • lb1117lb1117 member
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    Meh, I don't think it matters that much. If I could manage to lay there for a minute or two, I would. Usually ST always makes me have to pee though and I'd make a mad dash for the bathroom. 
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  • vpinevpine member
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    It's a myth - I've known friends who have gotten up right after and went to restroom. Also have a friend that had sex in shower and conceived.
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  • srcr2011srcr2011 member
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    you don't have to. get up and pee!
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