Lots of braxton hicks. I can feel the baby really low
2006-08-11 12:15:58 · 17 answers · asked by isittime06 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
This is my 2nd child, I have at least a dozen braxton hicks a day, even on my left side. I can barely take a deep breath. Baby is kicking so much feels like my insides are bruised. I can feel baby extremely low. I cant sleep, not even that hungry anymore.
2006-08-11 12:19:50 · update #1
Walk.
Eat spicy foods.
People say to have sex, but at 38 weeks? I'd rather have my feet amputated than have sex at that point (okay, that'd be a bit extreme, but you get my point).
An old wives tale is that eating beets or rhubarbs work. Worth a shot.
2006-08-11 12:23:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To ripen the cervix, sex is the best thing.
If you aren't up for that, you can try Evening Primrose Oil. This is what many midwives suggest for women starting at week 38. They are sold in gelcaps. To use them, use a needle to puncture a hole or two in the capsule. Insert as close to the cervix as possible (but don't let go!)... then squeeze the contents out of the capsule. The will help soften the cervix. Suggested dosage is 3-4 capsules twice a day. Be sure to wear a panty liner afterwards as it is a bit messy.
2006-08-11 21:12:53 · answer #2 · answered by mylittletribe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a couple of days shy of 38 weeks so i know what your going through. I am in the same boat, i have started to dilate as of a week ago i was not even 1 cm lol....
I walk alot and am active but nothing seems to work.. I have also read a article recently that late in the pregnancy sex can make pregnancy last longer, though it wasn't proven yet.
I wish there was something i could tell ya to do cause i would be doing it to.. :-)
Best wishes!!!
2006-08-11 19:34:34 · answer #3 · answered by cenaldora 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lot's of walking, Take the model home tour if theres one close. Then top the night with sex (remember it's the seamen that help start labor). Also nipple stimulation helps, I know seems crazy, I've been there and after awhile you'll try anything. Stimulation actually triggers contractions. Have a great delivery!
2006-08-11 19:26:04 · answer #4 · answered by brandiwine72 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you can walk or just wait until the baby is ready or until your induced. Why do you want to risk the baby's health because your ready. be patient being pregnant is not easy I know I'm 37 weeks and I'm also miserable, but I know I can't make her come I just have to wait like the women before me and before them it just how it is. It's worth the wait.
2006-08-11 19:21:18 · answer #5 · answered by honeygirland 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spicy Food
2006-08-11 19:18:03 · answer #6 · answered by puggtiracer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There was a full moon Wednesday, and if it is going to be born in this moon phase, then it should be within three days of that. So Relax.
2006-08-11 19:23:48 · answer #7 · answered by patclem2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really, not much of anything. There have been lots of suggestions (sex, spicy foods, etc.) but they have all been shown to be ineffective. The baby will be born when it's ready or your doctor induces you.
2006-08-11 19:18:49 · answer #8 · answered by jlaidlawy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I tried all kinds of things and nothing really seemed to work, but my sister-in-law got on a roller coaster and walked a lot - it seemed to help her.
2006-08-11 19:24:45 · answer #9 · answered by sfcduggan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IM IN THE SAME PRODICTUMENT IT IS EXTREMLY UNCOMFORTABLE I CANT EVEN COUGH WITH OUT LEAKING EVERY WHERE .I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT STIMULATING YOUR BREASTS WITH OILS IS MEANT TO HELP WITH STARTING REGULAR CONTRACTIONS IT HAS STARTED THEM FOR ME BUT NOT REGULAR YET.
AND IM GETTING ALL THE PAINS ON MY LEFT SIDE TO .WHICH I DIDNT GET WITH THE FIRST
I JUMPED INTO A DEEP POOL WITH MY FIRST WITH IN TWO DAYS I WAS IN LABOUR. GOOD LUCK WE NEED IT
2006-08-11 20:53:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋