I am 39 weeks pregnant with my second child. I had a sweep done on Thursday and was 4cm dialated. I also had anohter internal on Friday and I was the same. I have lost some/all? of my plug which i'm guessing is due to the sweep. I have had very mild period like pains since Thursday but they have been on and off usually dissapearing when I go to bed at night. I tried castor oil yesterday with no effect. I have tried everything because i'm going to be induced next monday if it doesn't happen. I don't want this as I was induced with my first child.
Can anyone in the profession tell me how long i can go being 4cm?? Surely I'd have to go into labour soon???
2006-09-02 15:59:58 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
try walking...that may help...good luck and congrats
2006-09-02 16:01:54 · answer #1 · answered by sweetiepi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not in the profession but I have given birth to 4 babies. Is this your first? If it isn't then it is totally natural for the cervix to be open a few centimetres. Labour can begin naturall and safely from 37 weeks. Induction these days is quite effective. I have been induced twice. Sometimes, in my opinion, your anxiety about the arrival of the baby can prevent the release or stem it of the oxytosics and prostoglandins needed for the onset of labour. Relax and know that it's going to be OK no matter how labour comes about. Put your feet up and relax. It wont be long either if you have lost some plug. Don't try so hard. If you become too much stressed you will interfere with your contractions and they will polarise(baby goes up not down). Soft music and herbal tea is what you need right now. Oh and BTW don't read some of those horror stories above me, every birth is different. I just hate it when people think it is just fine to tell horror stories to pregnant women.
2006-09-02 16:11:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
all and sundry's journey is distinctive. some women human beings have very rapid labors or extreme soreness tolerance and don't require an epidural. Others are in exertions for over an afternoon or could be brought about. i became in exertions for approximately 26 hrs and that i became additionally given pitocin. i think of that if I wasn't given the pitocin i does no longer have mandatory an epidural, besides the indisputable fact that it makes your contracts come on very sturdy. they're going to turn down your epidural for the duration of transport so it is easy to experience some issues. merely attempt to kick back and not plan to lots and revel contained in the journey. GL
2016-09-30 07:09:55 · answer #3 · answered by gangwer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not in the profession,but i've been there. i was told to walk, far. it's so hot right now i'd wait till after dark and go....be sure and take someone with you. if your info is correct then you're already in the first stages of labor. my second baby was induced and ended up coming chest breach all because my doc wanted to go on vacation! walk however many miles it takes to keep from going thru that!
2006-09-02 16:08:00 · answer #4 · answered by sheepherder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move, Move move. I was 2 cm with my son and barely moved and I was induced. My daughter came because I mowed the lawn on a riding lawn mower after my internal when I was at 40 weeks.
2006-09-02 16:27:56 · answer #5 · answered by tod 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could go another week being only 4 cm dialated,just let nature take its course and im sure u will have the baby soon.
2006-09-02 16:03:16 · answer #6 · answered by hotmama 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I bet youve already heard this from someone or you will think Im crazy but it was a sure thing for me personally as well. Ready ??? Have an orgasm. NOT sex.....just an orgasm.....And then tell us all in about 8 hours how youre doing.(lol) Good luck and congradulations !!!
2006-09-02 16:04:38 · answer #7 · answered by Donna M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he he i was in labor for 17 days!!!!!! between Jan 1 and Jan 17!! i think i know where you are coming from. usually doctors wont let you go past 2 weeks from your due date. if you aren't leaking any water then you shouldn't have to worry. little amounts i was told was no big deal like 1-2 tablespoons but if your looking at cupfuls you should go to a hospital immediately.
2006-09-02 16:03:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You will go into labour as soon as the good lord decides its time for that baby to be born
2006-09-02 16:02:26 · answer #9 · answered by blwatson41 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to be active. Lots of walking and very low stress activities. But ask your doc. I am sure she will know best. Good luck with your second!
2006-09-02 16:02:18 · answer #10 · answered by Its Me 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your water has broke why are you not at the hospital, I thought you could only go so long after your water breaks to have the baby.
2006-09-02 16:16:10 · answer #11 · answered by Kitikat 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋