40 weeks pregnant with lower abdomen pain and cramping? I took castor oil, but nothing, so far what to do??

Question

I have gone to the hospital twice already for labor pains only to be sent home (the last trip was last thursday) I have had pretty steady contractions, 6-9 min apart, and I dont know what to do? I was 2 cm, 85%, -2 position, any advice on how to speed this process up, Im getting aggravated!!

Answer 1

Your baby will come when it's ready, I understand you may not want to be pregnant anymore but it's really best to wait until then.

When your babies lungs are fully developed, the baby will let off a horomone which will start labor. I think waiting until this happens is the best because you don't want your baby to be born with under-developed lungs.

Answer 2

Walk walk walk!!! If you have gone this far and your contractions are 6 to 9 min then walking should speed it up. I suggest walking for an hour and move your hips around when you have a contraction. Gravity is your friend. It should move the baby down. Don't lose heart, your baby will probably be here in the next couple days.

Answer 3

Well you're probably having lower abdominal pain adn cramping because of the castor oil you took. Dont' take any more of that stuff it's dangerous, can cause dehydration, diahreah, and cramping which neither you or your baby needs right now. YOu can't do anything to make the baby come faster you just need to be patient and trust your body to handle things. You're having regular contractions, you're getting there it won't be long now. Quit messing around and just enjoy the process.

Answer 4

The contractions will stay steady. They shouldn't range that largely. You are in early labor. Call the hospital and talk to a nurse when you feel differently so you don't make another trip for nothing.

Answer 5

you should not be doing any more things without first talking to your doctor. I have had 2 kids, and I needed C-Sections, because my pelvic bone did not open. You can put the baby and yourself at risk. The doctor could determine if he needs to induce labor, or do a C-section, sometimes things don't go as planned.

good luck

Answer 6

talk with your dr to make sure that it is safe but with both of my children, i was told to have sex. they say that a man's sperm will actually help soften things up. also, if you have a really close relationship with your partner, just having them around supporting you and talking with you, rubbing your back and things of this nature can help you out a little. with my first child, my labor would stall when my husband walked out of the room but when he was with me, things would go the way they are suppose to. Hang in there, it is almost over and you will have a perfect baby in your arms. congrats and good luck.

Answer 7

hopefully by now you have a baby if not try these sites for ideas

http://www.mother-care.ca/induction_meth.htm
http://www.webspawner.com/users/karentazdevil/naturalinductio.html
http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/natinduc.html

My fav's were rasberry tea, evening primrose oil and walking the stairs - that really kicked little contractions into gear.

Answer 8

It is aggravating. If they are 6 minutes apart, lasting a minute long, the hospital should admit you.

I believe only time speeds it up.....

Answer 9

I agree with the above statement... you cant rush the little one. They will come when they are good and ready and not a secound before. good luck your almost done.

Answer 10

You can't speed it up. I know it's hard but stay away from all those "methods". You made it this far, don't take chances now.