What do the doctors give you to make you dialate?

Question

What do the doctors give you to make you dialate? im 40weeks and 2cm.. i just want to know.. NO BAD ANSWERS PLEASE!..Thanks

Answer 1

Hopefully, nothing.

Edited to add:

Re. Pitocin:

"...all of the procedures and drugs used in inducing labor can have adverse effects.

oxytocin (Pitocin, also called “Pit”):

uterine hyperstimulation: Uterine hyperstimulation is a more common and serious problem with inductions than when using oxytocin to strengthen contractions in an already established labor because it takes higher contraction pressures to get and keep a labor going from a standing start.20 Of ten studies comparing hyperstimulation rates at two different oxytocin dosages, hyperstimulation rates ranged from 2% to 60% at the lower oxytocin dose, and six of the studies reported rates of 15% or more.14 At the higher dose, hyperstimulation rates ranged from 13% to 63%, and half reported that 25% or more of the women experienced hyperstimulation.
fetal distress: Uterine hyperstimulation can cause fetal distress. Four studies reporting hyperstimulation rates also reported fetal distress rates.14 One reported an 8% rate at the lower dose; the rest reported rates ranging from 15% to 54%.
low Apgar score: A separate study reported that induction increased the percentage of babies born in poor condition from 16% to 21%, doubling the odds after statistical adjustment for interdependent factors.21
postpartum blood loss and neonatal jaundice.4-5,7,13,16,29,37 Blood loss and jaundice may relate to direct effects of oxytocin; increased use of IV fluids, especially IV fluids that don’t contain salts; or both."

http://www.hencigoer.com/articles/elective_induction/

Answer 2

They can either insert Cervadill or give you an IV with Pitosin. They could also break your water which usually helps dilation. All of those cause the contractions to be harder than they would be if you went naturally.

If you want to try to avoid those you could try some at home methods that my midwife recommends.

Evening primrose capsules: insert two at night when you go to bed and they will help you dilate and start contractions. It might take a few nights though.

Red Raspberry Leaf Tea: 6 cups a day (make sure it says Leaf) That will also help your contractions be more productive.

Walking: As much as you can tolerate.

Sex: As long as you are able to because I know at 40 weeks it can be awkward and painful. But the semen has a chemical in it that will help you dilate.

Nipple Stimulation: It is best to use a breast pump but you can do it manually also. Do It 20 minutes at a time several times a day.

Answer 3

There is a capsule that is inserted into the vagina that contains a hormone (can't recall the name) that helps softens your cervix. Pitocin is usually given next to start contractions. The contractions will cause your cervix to dilate. Don't worry, your body knows what to do. Even if you aren't induced you can go into labor dilated to a 2 and reach 10cm within a matter of hours. Some full term women go into labor not even dilated, it just means it will take longer, but it will happen, the baby will come, you won't be pregnant forever.

Answer 4

Usually they will give you pitocin to make you contract, which leads to dilation. Breaking of the waters also further dilation or they may try a medication called cervidol, not sure on the spelling.

Answer 5

Pitocin

Answer 6

They use a combination drop mostly called cyclo for short for children and they use a combination of a mydriatic drop with an antihistamine for adults. They do not use Atropine as it is a long lasting drop use for certain types of eye treatments. I hope this helps

Answer 7

Pitocin... it helps start uterine contactions, which in turn begins labour and dilates the cervix.

Answer 8

A membrane sweep- although you have probably had that by now?? My friend went 10 days over her EDD and they used a jelly like cream which contained hormones- 'progest...???something'???
Try drinking pineapple juice and doing squats- I swear that this is what brought on my labour!!!

Answer 9

they give you "pitocin" to start contractions, but that doesn't necessarily mean you will dilate..

I don't think there is anything to dialate.. only to start contractions.

Answer 10

A drug called pitocin.