I am 36weeks and 4 days. I have been having lots of contractions and they have had to stop labor 3 times already. My cervix is softened and thinning out already and the doc. said the baby and my cervix is already in the position for labor, but no dilation. I was told once I hit 37 weeks I can go ahead and have him because he is so big and healthy and undoubtedly he wants to come out already. Is there any tips on how to get myself to dilate? Also what all should I pack to take to the hospital? Thanks for all your help.
2006-10-05 16:34:15 · 13 answers · asked by ? 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Oh my! Where to start? Well first off, some women don't dilate. Sorry, it is true. Anyway, dilation really doesn't happen until it is time. Some of us walk around for 2 months dilated to 2. The softens of the cervix is the good part. You at least have that going for you. You can do several things to make you contract and hopefully make yourself dilate. Sex is good. Semen ripens the cervix. Walking gets your body ready for labor. Nipple stimulation helps give you contractions. Good luck mama.
Take the necessities to the hospital. Jammys, outfit to come home for both of you. pads, shampoo and other toiletries. They provide about everything for your baby. i took socks and a cute outfit to get pics taken in. Good luck Hun
2006-10-05 17:12:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have sex, if you can. The seman will help thin out the cervix and stuff. Worked for me. Also walk as much as you can because it will make your labor and delivery so much easier. And just pack some comfy clothes for you and the baby. Don't forget the baby book either so you can write down all the cute little facts on the day your child comes into the world. And good luck to you.
2006-10-05 23:44:12 · answer #2 · answered by Jester 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may not sound like the g-rated version for this question, but sex will begin the process. It will help you dialate and usually makes labor easier if you are lucky enough to dialate and go into labor around the time of the (deed).
2006-10-05 23:39:16 · answer #3 · answered by kevdstep80 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi when I was pregnant I was told not to have sex during my last couple weeks of pregnancy because it would make me dilate. For your hospital stay you should pack a change of clothes, showering materiel, baby items ( clothes, cart seat), camera. Good Luck to U
2006-10-05 23:41:50 · answer #4 · answered by Shauny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clothes? have you thought of that? and that is all i know of lol u can take a walk at the park or eat spicy things or you and your partner can have sex ( i was watching Friends when Rachel wanted to have her baby already so yeah) well good luck and congratulations!! and have fun cuz the baby will keep you very busy yet adorable =D
2006-10-05 23:39:19 · answer #5 · answered by anna_banana♥LALakers. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can have sex or try nipple stimulation of course the main one is walk. What to take to the hospital something for the baby to wear home aside from toothbrush etc. your going to want to bring your own pads and underwear I have found that the hospital gives you crappy ones that dont absorb very well.
2006-10-05 23:40:21 · answer #6 · answered by raechelblueeyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
other than walking and or having sex thats pretty much all you can do to dialate...as for packing to the hospital...take a clothes to come home in...tooth brush, hair brush, deoderant...maybe your own pillow..pretty much whatever you would take if you were gonna spend the night with someone. good luck
2006-10-05 23:37:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of walking!!!!!and youself a gown and robe ,slippers and deorent hair brush something to pull hair back outfit for baby a blanket . CARSEAT,cell phone or calling card in case you need to call long distance, a camra and underware ,socks
2006-10-05 23:40:29 · answer #8 · answered by sissy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when that baby is ready to come out and finally meet u he or she will. it wont be long. just get ur rest now. u will need it.
2006-10-05 23:39:05 · answer #9 · answered by purplegurl1995 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MOVE FURNITURE!! rearrange your living room or bedroom furniture! it will send you into labor!
2006-10-06 11:46:12 · answer #10 · answered by raemarie02 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋