I am 39 weeks and anxious to get this show on the road. Any ideas on how to get the baby to drop?

Question

By drop I mean into the birth canal not on the floor. My baby is still free floating and not in position and my due date is only 4 days away.

Answer 1

It's impossible to say precisely when your baby will "drop" or descend into your pelvis, because every pregnancy is unique. If this is your first baby, this process, which is also called lightening, is likely to occur several weeks before labor begins, though it may happen later. For subsequent pregnancies, lightening often doesn't occur before labor starts.

You may find that you feel a little different after your baby has dropped. Some pregnancy complaints may get worse, while others may improve. On the one hand, your baby will be taking up more room in your pelvis, so you'll probably find that you have to urinate even more often than before. You may get an uncomfortable feeling of pressure deep in your pelvis, feel increasing discomfort when you walk, and even begin to waddle a bit.

On the other hand, with less pressure on your stomach, you'll be able to eat a little more without feeling uncomfortably full, and if you've been suffering from heartburn, you may get some relief. You'll probably find that breathing feels easier, too.

While lightening isn't a predictor of when labor will start, it is a sign that your body's getting ready. It's normal to feel lightening up to four weeks before your due date. If you feel an increase in pelvic pressure or the sensation that your baby is "pushing down" before then, call your healthcare provider so she can evaluate you for preterm labor.

Answer 2

Walk, walk, walk. That's the best way to get the baby into the right position. You can also do an exercise where you put yourself on the floor (hands and knees) and keep your back nice and straight. Then you curl your pelvis in, like you're trying to touch your belly to your breasts and release. Repeat ten times ...and make sure you go nice and slow, with several seconds in between curls. Good luck!

Answer 3

I certainly have been in this occasion certainly. My son became into in NICU for 2 weeks in the previous he got here abode. Now i will in straightforward terms answer from my very very own adventure so it is distinctive with each toddler. i became into with my son rather plenty around the clock until eventually the hospital kicked us out after traveling hours have been over. sure i became into peeved that i became into no longer waiting to stay in one day yet you're no longer allowed in NICU, in straightforward terms til 7pm. So he became into used to us yet there is not any way that a bond between a mommy / toddler would be strained. they say that on an identical time as an person, if we not at all met our mom, if we pay attention their voice some thing will click. I comprehend it is going to likely be problematic for you with different infants and the long stress even nonetheless it is comforting to appreciate you're making as plenty time as available for that toddler. while my son became into in NICU, there have been 3 or 4 infants the place i not at all observed the mothers and fathers. that broke my coronary heart. My son adjusted large - it became into me who had a problematic time, in the hospital I knew he had the professional care, and right here i'm, new mom - yet he became into large. teach your toddler unconditional love and that they are going to be large <3 solid success and god bless your infants.

Answer 4

Baby is not ready yet. Keep in mind that a due date is just an estimate give or take a week or 2.

Answer 5

Walking helps. I was one week over due and was getting very anxious so I went for a long walk and went into labor at 5 am. Good luck.

Answer 6

Sometimes babies don't drop until labor begins. Try drinking Raspberry leaf tea or Cinnamon stick tea. If it is time for labor to begin it can help get things going. You can also try sex, walking, or I have even heard of walking with one foot on the curb and one foot off to help dilate. Good luck!

Answer 7

There are varityof things you can try walk every day, go swimming. But keep in mind it may not work usually the first chid is late it will come when it is ready.

Answer 8

You need to have sex at night and fall asleep with him inside you! Plan it so you can just fall asleep. The "spoon" position works best for this.

Answer 9

the "apple" will fall from the tree when it's ready....don't mess with mother nature.....

Answer 10

i've heard walking and swimming are good.....but i'd throw in dancing as well....good luck!