Anyone have any advice on how to speed things up? I am 2 days past my due date, 70% effaced and only dialated 1 cm. I am worried she may never come out. I want to try natural things before they give me whatever drug it is to induce labor.
Please help I really don't want to be pregnant anymore!!!
2006-07-24 06:27:29 · 17 answers · asked by mdowney120 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Relax hon, Your feelings are typical. You are tired of feeling like you shpuld have Goodyear stamped on your side.All the old wives tales about bringing on labor are false.
2006-07-24 06:32:44 · answer #1 · answered by groomingdiva_pgh 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am one day past my due date right now and I know exactly how you feel!
My midwife suggested I begin using Evening Primrose Oil (2x by mouth daily, one inserted vaginally at night) about a week ago when she determined I was 75% and 2cm. It is supposed to help "ripen" the cervix. Sex with a male partner is supposed to work the same way but so far no luck!
I also tried other methods like blowing up balloons, nipple stimulation, walking all over the mall, but still pregnant! Too much of a chicken to try the Castor Oil method because I don't relish the thought of sitting on a toilet any longer than I have to these days.
I think unfortunately that any induction methods (which should probably be approved by your doctor or midwife before trying) are most likely not to work unless your body is good and ready for the baby to be born.
2006-07-24 07:14:35 · answer #2 · answered by ekirstine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, only 20% of people or something like that are actually born 5 days either side of their due date, but only 5% are born more than two weeks either side their due date. Unless your baby will be 1 of those 5%, you've got a good chance of popping soon.
2006-07-24 06:32:04 · answer #3 · answered by sashmead2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep in brain each and every being pregnant is specific as good as each and every little one. You'll typically be havin a youngster good into the 8lb variety so i would not fear approximately the premie apparel to take to the health facility simply in case. Good Luck and probably she'll come within the subsequent couple of days,, sorry however i do not feel youre gonna be that fortunate. Congrats!!!
2016-08-28 18:48:35 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as your 50% effaced or more you can drink castor oil and that will start ur labor. mix a little bit with orange juice, and once u start going to the bathroom ur uterus will start contracting and then labor starts, i know 2 ladies who did it and it worked well for them. if ur already past ur due date why dont u ask ur doctor to rupture your membranes, i had mine done on a friday and went into labor on sunday
2006-07-24 06:47:32 · answer #5 · answered by Danielle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a couple of things they say you can do. Have sex, eat dried dates( Yuk! I was 2 weeks late and I tried that but I could not eat a whole one so....), bumpy car ride. If I think of anymore I will let you know.
2006-07-24 06:35:19 · answer #6 · answered by jam_psb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow I don't blame you, all I can honeslty tell you is try having sex with your man a couple times. It could start contractions and when it gets cooler outside today take a walk for a while. Good Luck to you!!
2006-07-24 06:31:31 · answer #7 · answered by lillady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going for a walk and having sex are a couple ways to speed things up.
2006-07-24 06:32:18 · answer #8 · answered by harleychick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a car ride down a bumpy road. Go for a long walk.
2006-07-24 06:30:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try walking a lot, or picking up heavy things using your leg and stomach muscles.
Or you could call down to her and ask her to come out.
2006-07-24 06:31:33 · answer #10 · answered by Sandra M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋