I know I kinda asked this before but I'm still really confused and not sure what to do. I am 39 weeks pregnant tomarrow and I went to my doctors appointment this morning and I have been having irregular contractions for 2 weeks now but when she did the vaginal exam she said that I am STILL at 1 centimeter and the baby hasn't dropped very much. I had a c-section with my 1st child and my doctor told me that if I haven't gone into labor by 41 weeks then they have to scheduale another c-section for 41 and a half weeks. I wanted to try a VBAC with this baby soooo bad. Having a baby normally (no surgery) has alway been my dream. I know I sound crazy but I just want to experience that. I believe it makes the bond stronger. My doctor told me to walk 20-30 minutes a day but this is not working and raspberry leaf tea wont work! So what do I do??? She's never comming out! :-) I know she has to but it feels like she never will! Thanks for all the help.
2006-08-31 19:50:56 · 8 answers · asked by sofina_83 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
actually i've tried having sex and that doesn't work either. It is just really uncomfortable.
2006-08-31 19:58:28 · update #1
and they said that they can't induce labor due to the previous c-section
2006-08-31 19:59:07 · update #2
you are in a tough situation. i too had a c-section with my son. it was last minute after 18 hours of hard labor and only getting to a 3. my son also didnt drop at all. i know the feeling of losing out on a vaginal birth i too felt the same way. you are lucky to find a doctor that will even give you the option of a VBAC. keep doing the walking that is what is supposed to help best. just trust in your doctor and do what is best for you and the baby. you can refuse the c-section as long as your water hasnt broke but i would advise against it. just remember the most important thing is that you and your baby come through the birth safe and healthy. good luck and i hope you get your VBAC
2006-08-31 19:57:06 · answer #1 · answered by dawn 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes walking is good, will they induce and see if that works for you at all? I had the vaginal birth first and then the c-section. So I know what you mean about experiencing both ways. Totally different. If you do get to do a VBAC you will feel so much better and quicker after. Good Luck and keep walking.
2006-09-01 02:57:40 · answer #2 · answered by aleynam 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sex CAN work to induce so can walking. Neither of these methods worked with my second pregnancy. (The sex did work for the first). I had my first child vaginally and my second via C-section. There is NO difference in bonding. I love both my angels! I know it sounds cliche, but I really do love them equally. They are both amazing! It wouldn't have mattered if they had arrived via canoe! Seriously! It won't make a bonding difference. Take heart!
2006-09-01 03:02:47 · answer #3 · answered by Nikki Tesla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walking is always good. But honestly I have had 2 C section and I am really close with my kids. I think no matter how they come out as long as they are healthy and fine then what the matter. Atleast with a C section you get a free tummy tuck with it. I personally perfered the C section, no diaper wearing or swollen areas.
2006-09-01 03:06:38 · answer #4 · answered by medevilqueen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have sex. It strengthens the contractions. Meanwhile, relax and enjoy the feeling of being pregnant. Just think about all those people who want to have a baby sobad. As long as the baby is well, you shouldn't worry so much right?
2006-09-01 03:01:36 · answer #5 · answered by G K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walk
If you are having contractions but are not yet in labor, walking can help get things going. Walking allows your hips to sway side to side, which will help bring the baby into position to be born. Also, by standing upright, you're using gravity to move the baby down into the pelvis. Another plus: It usually feels good to walk when you are contracting. And of course, even if you don't go into full-blown labor, at least you're getting some exercise.
Sex
Making love can be one of the last things on a woman's mind toward the end of her pregnancy. She feels clumsy and big and may be experiencing a lot of vaginal pressure. But believe it or not, sex is one of the things you can do to get your labor under way. When you and your partner make love, his semen (which contains prostaglandins) can stimulate contractions.
Castor oil
For decades, women have been using castor oil to help induce labor. In fact, many old school physicians and midwives swear by it. It can provide good results if you are already in early labor. It is believed to work by causing spasms in the intestines, which surround the uterus toward the end of pregnancy. These spasms, in turn, cause the uterus to cramp, which might result in labor.
You can take 1 to 4 ounces of castor oil mixed with 6 ounces of orange juice to cut its oiliness. You'll want to drink it quickly because of the unpleasant taste. Some practitioners suggest taking a single dose; others suggest repeated doses depending on your response. Keep in mind that castor oil usually will cause your bowels to empty within about three hours. With luck, soon after that, you will be in true labor.
Spicy food
Some people swear that it was that extra-hot enchilada from their favorite Mexican restaurant that brought them face to face with their new baby. Unfortunately, the statistics are out on this one. You could try it, but if you have a full stomach when you are in labor, you might vomit and see that enchilada again--in less-than-appetizing circumstances.
Blue and black cohosh
These herbs are used often to induce labor. They may be particularly effective if you are having weak or irregular contractions. Blue cohosh is believed to make uterine contractions stronger, while black cohosh may regulate the contractions. Together, they work to make contractions more effective. Unfortunately, no studies have determined that these natural treatments are safe, or whether all versions of the herb available for purchase are of equal potency. Be sure to discuss any herbal treatment with your practitioner before attempting it, to see if it is a good idea in your situation.
Nipple stimulation
Some women massage their nipples as a way to induce labor. This stimulation brings about the release of oxytocin, which is the natural form of pitocin. Oxytocin causes contractions, which sometimes evolve into labor.
Most practitioners are not enthusiastic about this method of inducing labor, because it has been known to lead to excessively long, strong uterine contractions sometimes resulting in fetal heart rate slowing. Unless your practitioner advises it and is monitoring your progress closely, nipple stimulation is not recommended as a means for beginning labor.
Stripping the membranes
Your practitioner may offer to "strip your membranes" to help start your labor. This procedure usually feels like a vaginal examination, although it sometimes can be painful or cause cramping. The practitioner places her gloved finger through the cervix and sweeps the amniotic membranes free of their attachment to the lower part of the uterine cavity. This process is believed to release hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, which help to ready your body for labor.
While some experts believe that stripping the membranes causes you to go into labor that day, the only research on this procedure was done by a group of midwives who stripped the membranes of a group of their patients at every visit to the office after 38 weeks gestation. Their findings showed that patients who had this procedure were less likely to go past their due dates. According to the study, the procedure didn't seem to pose any complications and didn't cause the patients' waters to break.
Even though your practitioner would be the one to do the procedure (vs. the other methods that can be done by you at home), we include it here because it is a non-medical intervention.
Factors of success
Many of these natural labor-inducing approaches can be effective if your body is ready to deliver your baby. To be successful, most of these techniques require you to be having contractions or perhaps in early labor.
Don't worry, though--whether one of these measures works or your body still needs more time, your little one will be joining your family soon. Try to be patient; you'll have a lifetime together when he finally does arrive.
2006-09-01 03:05:26 · answer #6 · answered by Two Peas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the doctor says it's ok...lots of sex will help speed up the process. And try to be on your feet as much as you can...gravity is a big help too.
2006-09-01 02:57:48 · answer #7 · answered by Ms. Pixie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have sex really works. if she is ready to come out that should work. Best of luck..
2006-09-01 02:56:51 · answer #8 · answered by shaylee b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋