I have lost my plug, already dilating and I need some new ideas to try to get my contractions going. This is my 3rd pregnancy and I know my body just needs a kick start.. PLEASE HELP
2006-11-18 02:34:35 · 11 answers · asked by Elizabeth H 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
If you are already dilating and lost the plug then it sounds like u are in labor.
But if you think you need help, give yourself an orgasm, that is supposed to help.
2006-11-18 02:36:48 · answer #1 · answered by day dreamin baby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you already lost you plug you can try walking, rocking in a rocking chair, and walking some more....this might have helped with my second, because I was in a similar situation.
Other "old wives tales" that some people swear by, but I am not sure if they worked for me...eggplant parmesan, pineapple, rubbing your palms, Cappucino...or anything with a lot of caffeine..., sex (maybe not a good idea, if you are too uncomfortable as it is.)
Since you have already lost your plug, at least you know you should only have at most a few more days to go, if you get too uncomfortable go to the hospital. That is what I ended up doing, and I was so glad I did, because I almost didn't make it!
2006-11-18 03:07:06 · answer #2 · answered by deerogre 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also on my third pregnancy and have tried everything to induce labor. Nothing has worked for me, not even what worked for my first two. I suggest sex as an option for inducing labor, but this time around it's been doing me no good. Another thing to try is exercise.... I hope you have better luck then I have
2006-11-18 02:41:20 · answer #3 · answered by novelwyrm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everybody swears having sex works, but you said you need original ideas, so I guess you've already tried all that ....
One of my friends who recently had a baby (she was two weeks past her due date at the end ...) swears it was riding in a car that started her labor. It was a very bumpy road (she lives out in the country) and that plus the vibrations, I guess, got things going.
So you could try that. I guess sitting on or leaning against (leaning against might be safer) a washing machine while it's going would be pretty much the same thing.
I don't see how it could possibly hurt, so if you're desperate it's something to try.
2006-11-18 03:10:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should walk alot because that helps to induce labor and having sex also helps.. Good luck to you...
2006-11-18 02:48:42 · answer #5 · answered by Vicky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go walking, then take a long warm bath. i dilated 1 cm the next day and my baby finally started dropping.
2006-11-18 03:14:40 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with my 3rd pregnancy i was overdue by a week....only time and maybe sex or walking....or you can talk to your dr about induction. good luck! and congrats!
2006-11-18 02:38:30 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ Sparks♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sex, walking, Climbing stairs, But if the cervix is not ripe, or thinned out, you wont give birth. don't rush it, it will come.
2006-11-18 02:38:35 · answer #8 · answered by nytugcapt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have sex it worked for me everytime!!! good luck with your new baby :)
2006-11-18 02:42:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
massage your ankles,clean ur kitchen
2006-11-18 02:36:47 · answer #10 · answered by Lg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋