how can i speed up labour?

Question

i am 38 weeks and have been having contractions on and off for the past 3 days, it's getting frustrating, especially when i have to look after my 2 year old daughter at the same time! anyone have any ways to speed up this labour that have maybe worked for them? if your just going to post something stupid like, "be patient, it will come, or see a doc" then don't waste your time, i talked to the doc and he said all i can do is wait, just thought there may be people on here that have a little method they tryed that worked for them they could share with me? thanks in advance, best answer will get the points too... ta.

Answer 1

Be active!! Walking, cleaning house...anything like that will help speed things up. The more active you are, the quicker it will happen. They also say that (dont b offended!) having sex can help induce labor. Also, try a teaspoon or two of castor oil. These are just a few suggestions that I have been given. However, since you are only 38 weeks and full term is 40 weeks, I would not suggest trying to rush things too much. The most important thing is for your baby to be born healthy!

Answer 2

When I was pregnant around 38 weeks like you I took a long walk every day after and I dialated 2 centimeters in 1 week .True story. Try it!

Answer 3

Yes, and sure it did paintings. I did the equal gradual laboring that you're doing. And whenever I had intercourse, the contractions could come extra the following day. This went on for approximately per week. I used to be additionally swollen and relatively delicate, however it is not that dangerous when you get going. ;) Even although you misplaced your plug there isn't an improved hazard of illness b/c The placenta remains to be intact. From my enjoy, I wish to remind you do keep very very hydrated. If you end up de-hydrated, that crampy feeling won't leave in among contractions (referred to as "irritability") and it'll be not possible to time your contractions. GL

Answer 4

you can walk and have sex but if the baby isnt ready it doesnt amtter what you do its not going to come. im in teh same boat. im sick of being preggo and also almost 38 weeks and its my third. hang in there. you dont have as far to go as you have gone so try to put your mind on other things as much as you can. i try to do extra stuff with my other kids and focus on my hubby as well cause i know in a few short weeks ill be sleepin even less and be even more exausted

be aware that research shows castor oil can pass teh babys palcenta and enter the baby causing baby to have a bowel movement before birth and that can be dangerous to deadly for baby. anyone who tells you to do this is a moron. dont risk your babys health cause you want it out sooner

Answer 5

get ur partner if u have 1 to give u a sweep.thats what we did n i had been in slow labour 4 a week. it really work im a mam of 3 n tryed everything. JUST BE VERY CAREFUL PLZ N GD LUCK

Answer 6

I haven't had my baby yet, but my mother (with her last one) ran stairs. She said the bouncing up and down caused her water to break. Although many say it was probably just becase she was ready. But hey, you might be ready too and it might just speed the process along. Good Luck! And Congrats!

Answer 7

WELL TO SPEED UP MY LABOR I SLOWLY BUT STEADILY JOGGED AROUND A TRACK AND DROVE UP AND DOWN A REALLY BUMPY ROAD FULL OF POTHOLES...AND BY THE TIME I GOT TO THE HOSPITAL I DIALATED MY FIRST DAUGHTER WAS ALREADY TRYING TO COME INTO THE WORLD....LOL.. SHE CAME OUT SO FAST SHE ALMOST SLID THROUGH THE DOCTORS HANDS AND HIT THE FLOOR...SO GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY PARENTING!!

Answer 8

if you can try going swimming or walk on a treadmill...also SEX worked for me...my water broke about 6-8 hours after my husband and I had sex

Answer 9

I would go for a walk that helps alot or have sex. It worked for me!!! Good Luck!!! Congratulations by the way!!!!

Answer 10

u can try walking cleaning the house or even have sex because the more u do the faster it will go for u