I went into labor almost 3 weeks ago and they gave me procardia to stop contractions. I started having contractions again 4 days later and they upped the medication, but it was affecting me very badly. I have now quit taking it, but am not having any contractions at all. Will the medication I took affect the time I will start having contractions again? I am very miserable and am not getting maternity pay due to not being on my job but for 2 months. Any suggestions on what to do to start the contractions up again?
2006-11-04 08:16:08 · 6 answers · asked by mdshacklock 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
almost 37 week pregnant sorry for leaving that out
2006-11-04 08:26:11 · update #1
Also this is my 3rd child and I had my last one at 36 weeks
2006-11-04 08:26:51 · update #2
The medicine helped your body get back to what it was doing. Your contractions will happen when they happen. My doc had told me that I was going to go into labor during the weekend, and I had not had any contractions. I took long walks, I ate spicy mexican, thai, and indian foods. I ate tons of citrus including pineapple. I'm pretty sure I bruised my prro husband because I heard that sex helped. I even drank castor oil! (EWWW) I ended up being induced. I say to just lay back, surround yourself with pillows, and sleep. That's going to be a luxury soon.
2006-11-04 09:06:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The baby is going to come when he/she is ready. You could talk to your dr. about inducing if you are at or around 38 weeks. Try spicy foods, sex, excercise, or a change in altitude. Try taking an elevator to the top of a tall building or a hot air balloon ride. Seriously though talk to the dr. I induced with all of mine and they were fine.
2006-11-04 08:26:29 · answer #2 · answered by cjones 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try giving your body some time to let the medicine wear off.
2006-11-04 08:34:25 · answer #3 · answered by mommy of two 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they say that walking, eating spicy foods, or pineapple can start contractions. however, none of them worked for me. in fact, i tried EVERYTHING and nothing worked. every body is different, and if you are up for it, give them a try. no harm, no foul. i hope you have that baby soon ;)
2006-11-04 08:18:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go with the flow girly. Try to relax.
2006-11-04 08:58:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
on detail left out. how far along are you i cant give you an aswer with out that. but i will sat this i have heard and tried sex it does work
2006-11-04 08:22:08 · answer #6 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋