my wife has been having intense contractions but only dialated to 3. We've heard that walking helps get things rolling. Is that true? She is in her 37th week so inducing is not routine.
2006-09-26 09:33:59 · 24 answers · asked by wiltherealslimshadypleeseshutup 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Sex. Honestly,
2006-09-26 09:34:52 · answer #1 · answered by ♥I know these things♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walking will help induce labor. It's not a guarantee though.
My son was born at 37 weeks but they broke my wifes water because her labor was stopping despite the fact that she was 7 cm dilated. They don't like to send women home who are 7 cm.
Congratulations on the baby
2006-09-26 09:36:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The doctors had my sister walk around the hospital to induce labor when she was pregnant with her 3 children. So I would have to say, yes it does help.
2006-09-26 10:03:13 · answer #3 · answered by journey rocks 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it may not induce the labor but it will make the labor easier have you contacted the dr using an epidoural will also slow the birthing process and if done incorrectly can have dire consequenses the drs always told me that it will come when its ready if the water hasnt broke might just be braxton hix contractions which can feel like the deal if the water sac has broke get to the emergency room asap
2006-09-26 09:43:16 · answer #4 · answered by kissfan1979 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It does help sometimes and it keeps her from getting as many muscle cramps. I had three ,walking only helped with one as for as dialating, but the muscle cramps were unbelievable with my boys.I guess you figured it out the one it helped with was a girl. It is different for different people. State of mind helps,if you convince her it is helping it will at least help with the pain.
2006-09-26 09:41:32 · answer #5 · answered by DEBO 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
at my childbirth type the different night...the instructor instructed us that no quantity of strolling will make you bypass into hard paintings. She pronounced in case you experience like strolling...then walk...yet do no longer walk 4 miles thinking that is going to jumpstart hard paintings. as quickly as you start up getting some contractions (start up early hard paintings) on an identical time as toddler is shifting around attempting to get that is head to slot interior the pelvis then strolling could help rocking toddler around and getting that is head into the pelvis. you will bypass into hard paintings while toddler and physique are waiting. All strolling does is the two help distract from the contractions and the gravity "enables" toddler get into place, it does not magically convey approximately hard paintings!
2016-10-18 00:44:55 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walking does not induce labor but can relieve anxiety. Let her walk if she wants to. You'll both have to hang in there and let nature take its course.
As for the people who suggested sex (with orgasm) and nipple stimulation, these activities can encourage mild uterine contractions whether or not a woman is pregnant.
2006-09-26 09:40:11 · answer #7 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Every woman is different and I can say yes walking can indeed induce labor as it did for my brothers wife and myself.
2006-09-26 09:41:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have a home remedy that is guaranteed to induce labor. Tell her to take 2 tablespoons of castor oil. Many women I know have tried this. It makes you go to the bathroom (#2) and that act induces the labor. It's also good because a woman wants to be "empty" for labor with all the pushing etc.
2006-09-26 09:36:14 · answer #9 · answered by ggirl 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I've heard that inducing an orgasm can help speed things along.
2006-09-26 09:36:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-09-26 09:35:22 · answer #11 · answered by jt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋