Pregnant Swallow

Pregnant Swallow
Why Pregnant Women Should Swallow More Sperm, According To Science
By PopSugar — Written on Aug 06, 2020
We already know how crucial that it is to consume the proper foods during pregnancy in order to show your bun in the oven (and yourself, of course) some loving. But our eyes have now been opened to quite the, uhhh... most surprising and kind of strange way to get nutrition when you're expecting: by swallowing sperm.
There have been many hypotheses floating around (pun semi-intended) over the years that have shown how it certainly wouldn't hurt and could actually help you to sustain a healthy gestation, and, obviously, it has made us beyond intrigued to learn more.
Back in 2011, Gad Saad, Ph.D. breached the subject , explaining how semen can actually help women overcome preeclampsia, a high-risk pregnancy-related condition that causes high blood pressure and an increase in the number of proteins in their urine.
Preeclampsia is known to occur in 5 to 8 of all pregnancies, and can cause some serious complications such as kidney failure, preterm delivery, placental abruption, a low birth weight baby, and fetal death.
Saad went on to explain how a woman's risk of developing preeclampsia can be affected by her exposure to her partner's genetic cells.
He also references a 2003 study that had related a woman's length of exposure to sperm to a greater risk of possibly developing preeclampsia. So, it's kind of like a flu shot, in the sense that exposing oneself to the cause of the strange immunological reaction can potentially help build up a tolerance for it.
Although there are more complicated forms of cell transfer that are an option (such as blood transfusions), many still see swallowing sperm via some good old fashioned oral as being a more convenient solution.
And some research even further back from 2000 had also found the similar theory that less of a risk for developing preeclampsia was correlated to swallowing sperm.
In addition, swallowing sperm has even been said to cure morning sickness . And don't worry — the Mayo Clinic actually says that giving and receiving oral sex is A-OK during a pregnancy . So, this interesting hypothesis is just that: a hypothesis.
Now, as always, we strongly suggest consulting your doctor for any pregnancy-health-related questions like these, but it's definitely something to keep in mind if you're looking to take part in some adult fun during gestation.
However, science also somewhat recently discovered that swallowing sperm may actually help you to get pregnant and also reduce the chances of having a miscarriage. So, you know, sperm swallowing may come with its own set of benefits after all.
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Editor's Note: This article was originally posted in May 2017 and was updated with the latest information.
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If you're experiencing excess saliva during pregnancy, rest easy: It's normal to have more saliva when you're pregnant, and the condition won't affect your baby. You may have more saliva due to nausea, hormonal changes, heartburn, or certain irritants. Making small changes like drinking more water and avoiding starchy food can help, as well as sucking on hard candy and using mouthwash several times daily.
It's normal to have excess saliva during pregnancy. Excessive salivation is called ptyalism, or sialorrhea – in pregnant women, it's called ptyalism gravidarum – and the condition won't affect your baby.
Under normal circumstances, your salivary glands produce about 1 1/2 quarts of saliva a day, but you generally don't notice it because you swallow continually and unconsciously. If you suddenly seem to have a lot more saliva in your mouth now that you're pregnant, you actually may be producing more or swallowing less – or a combination of the two.
Some women feel as though they salivate more than usual when they're nauseated. A few pregnant women have so much saliva they need to spit some out.
Excessive saliva is most common in the first trimester of pregnancy and usually resolves by the start of the second trimester. However, there are rare cases where it continues until delivery and may even increase as the pregnancy progresses.
Even in these cases, though, it's not considered a serious condition or a threat to your baby – it's really just an annoyance, especially if you're uncomfortable with spitting more often.
You might salivate more in your first trimester and potentially beyond from:
Although it would be fun if you could figure out your baby's gender based on your amount of excess saliva, but there's no evidence that ptyalism gravidarum is related to a baby's gender.
That doesn't mean it's impossible. Most studies on the pregnancy effect tend to have a small number of participants, so perhaps with more women, researchers might find a trend after all. But for now, it's best to stick with the tried-and-true methods of finding out the baby's gender, like ultrasounds and bloodwork.
There's no evidence that excess saliva during pregnancy will lead to any complications with your pregnancy and your baby, so it's nothing to worry about. But it can affect your quality of life depending on how much saliva you have.
In addition to spitting more, you may have swollen salivary glands, and that can affect your sleep. It may also feel embarrassing to spit or try and swallow more often, so that might limit how much you feel like socializing. If you feel like excess saliva during pregnancy is interfering with your quality of life, be sure to talk to your doctor.
Tell your provider that you have excessive saliva so she can help you identify and treat any underlying problems, such as nausea, vomiting, or heartburn. There may not be much else you can do, although some women report that the following measures help:
For many women, this annoying – and sometimes downright distressing – problem lessens or disappears as nausea subsides around the end of the first trimester. However, just like nausea or morning sickness, it can last throughout pregnancy for a small number of women.

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We’re pretty sure your man will be happy to hear this answer: Yes, swallowing semen is totally safe whether you’re pregnant or not. In fact, practicing oral sex in general is safe — as long as your partner’s completely STD-free, that is. But if your partner is HIV-positive, aside from the risk to you, the virus can spread to baby, even during oral. So if that’s the case, you’ll definitely want to refrain from it for awhile and make sure you’re practicing safe sex otherwise, as well.
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