This is kind of a part 2 to another question that I asked earlier, but here goes... I am 39 weeks and 1 cm dilated (as of a week ago) with my second child. I have this sort of painful, ramming pressure from his head in my pelvis, especially when he moves around. I read somewhere that this helps with dilation. Does anyone have any experience between a connection with this pressure and quicker dilation? When I saw the dr. a week ago, he said that he had dropped down further than when he checked me the week before, but didn't say what station he was at. Thanks for sharing any of your stories!
2006-10-30 13:15:09 · 3 answers · asked by Melissa O 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yes, the pressure of baby's head on the cervix can help to cause dilation. This is one of the reasons they tell you to go walk a lot and also a reason that squatting is good. If you walk, that brings baby down farther into the pelvis and puts more pressure on the cervix.
2006-10-30 13:18:35 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes that pressure usually mean the head is descending and dilation should start! Good luck.
2006-10-30 21:19:07 · answer #2 · answered by Marie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey it's a tight squeeze, please be patient. Eveything helps!
2006-10-30 21:17:34 · answer #3 · answered by fantasticopinionsfree 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋