i am 39 weeks and cant dialate. What are some good ways to make me dialate fast besides walking?

Answer 1

sex, as it has been mentioned here.

And Evening primrose oil. Either taken orally or inserted up by your cervix. it's a good cervix ripener.

Answer 2

Sex (but only if you're not IN labor).

I know it sounds crazy, but there is a chemical in the ejaculate which softens the cervix. Plus, it's actually comforting to connect to your spouse before you give birth. If that gives you the oogies, well, then I guess it's not an option for you.

I tried Black Cohosh, but it only made me queasy and worried about my baby, so I didn't after the first time.

This, of course, is coming from a woman who was induced twice (once at 43 and 1/2 weeks and once at 44 1/2 weeks).

Here is a site which has information on natural labor induction:

http://www.homemakingcottage.com/mother/laborind.html

Answer 3

OK Keeping it real. In my opinion SEX is not the answer. I didn't even want sex through most of all my pregnancies. In my opinion, the baby is going to come when it wants and not much is going to change that unless you have an induction. 40 weeks is normal. I had 1 boy induced at 42 weeks. 1 born at 41 weeks, 1 born right on time, and 1 induced early at 36 weeks due to complications.

This is the toughest time in the preganancy. Especially when your mind starts playing tricks on you and you are waaayyyy ready to have the baby. But, the babies not ready. Just rest!! :)

Answer 4

ok first do NOT try castor oil as it can cause serious problems and has been linked to babies having bowel movements in utero and then swallowing the merconium. if that happens your child could end up in NICU

Sex is good because semen will help soften the cervix

walking is good because it can help start labour and also strenthens the muscles you need to push making labour easier

spicy foods are often said to help but are just as likely to give you heartburn as labour

my question is why do you want to deliver?? if it is something like your DH is being deployed over seas then you could ask for an induction.

If you just want teh baby out well only nature gets to decide that one

Answer 5

spicey food, sex, and working. I scrubbed the floors in my house and went into labor 2 am that morning. But, if you are only 39 weeks, you could still have 3 more weeks until the baby is ready to be in this world. Don't push it. The baby will come when he/she is ready.

Answer 6

I am also 39 weeks and can't dilate. I'm getting induced next thursday cause the baby is not making any effort to come out.
Will they induce you??

Answer 7

Try sitting in a hot tub of water. It worked for my sister...she sat in a hot bath on thursday night & friday morning she went into labor & the baby was born friday night around 7!

Answer 8

When you are 40 or 42 weeks your Dr. might induce labor. Always ask a Dr., what you should do. Please do not listen to advice on a forum such as this. There are all sorts of infections that could be a problem. Please talk to your Dr., or his P.A. after Christmas.

Answer 9

You shouldn't even consider trying to begin your labor until you are around 40 weeks pregnant or overdue. That's because your due date could be inaccurate by a few weeks, and if you start your labor before 40 weeks, you might give birth to the baby before he is ready to thrive outside the womb.

Several things can be done that might make you have contractions and start your labor, but they'll only work if your body is ready. If your body isn't prepared to go into labor, you can try as much as your heart desires, but you will only frustrate yourself.

Use caution when trying any of these natural methods to begin your labor, particularly herbs and nipple stimulation. The uterus can become hyperstimulated, meaning that it'll get too little rest between contractions. This can cause the baby to receive less oxygen, resulting in fetal heart rate slowing. Before trying any of these techniques, you should discuss them with your practitioner.
Sex
Making love can be one of the last things on a woman's mind toward the end of her pregnancy. She feels clumsy and big and may be experiencing a lot of vaginal pressure. But believe it or not, sex is one of the things you can do to get your labor under way. When you and your partner make love, his semen (which contains prostaglandins) can stimulate contractions.

Castor oil:
For decades, women have been using castor oil to help induce labor. In fact, many old school physicians and midwives swear by it. It can provide good results if you are already in early labor. It is believed to work by causing spasms in the intestines, which surround the uterus toward the end of pregnancy. These spasms, in turn, cause the uterus to cramp, which might result in labor.

You can take 1 to 4 ounces of castor oil mixed with 6 ounces of orange juice to cut its oiliness. You'll want to drink it quickly because of the unpleasant taste. Some practitioners suggest taking a single dose; others suggest repeated doses depending on your response. Keep in mind that castor oil usually will cause your bowels to empty within about three hours. With luck, soon after that, you will be in true labor.

Spicy food:
Some people swear that it was that extra-hot enchilada from their favorite Mexican restaurant that brought them face to face with their new baby. Unfortunately, the statistics are out on this one. You could try it, but if you have a full stomach when you are in labor, you might vomit and see that enchilada again--in less-than-appetizing circumstances.

Blue and black cohosh:
These herbs are used often to induce labor. They may be particularly effective if you are having weak or irregular contractions. Blue cohosh is believed to make uterine contractions stronger, while black cohosh may regulate the contractions. Together, they work to make contractions more effective. Unfortunately, no studies have determined that these natural treatments are safe, or whether all versions of the herb available for purchase are of equal potency. Be sure to discuss any herbal treatment with your practitioner before attempting it, to see if it is a good idea in your situation.

Nipple stimulation:
Some women massage their nipples as a way to induce labor. This stimulation brings about the release of oxytocin, which is the natural form of pitocin. Oxytocin causes contractions, which sometimes evolve into labor.

Most practitioners are not enthusiastic about this method of inducing labor, because it has been known to lead to excessively long, strong uterine contractions sometimes resulting in fetal heart rate slowing. Unless your practitioner advises it and is monitoring your progress closely, nipple stimulation is not recommended as a means for beginning labor.

Answer 10

yep...SEX! The prostoglandins in semen can stimulate labor! Weird, I know...but later on, when you've had your 2.2 kids, remember that the same substance can ALSO trigger ovulation!