Im 41 weeks pregnant & had my membrane sweep today @ 11:30am. I had a show last night @ 9pm and then another one today at 8pm. Ive had period like pains but nothings happening! my midwife said im 2cm dilated. I cannot stand being pregnant anymore and dont know what to do to kick start labour!! can anyone help! i dont think this membrane sweep has helped!
2007-02-02 12:19:51 · 12 answers · asked by pus_in_boots_100 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
TO EDOGG: WOMAN CAN GO UP TO 42WEEKS PREGNANT AS YOU ARE PREGNANT FOR 10 MONTHS, THAT IS NO WAY NEAR 2 YEARS. CAN ANYONE WITH USEFULL ADVICE PLEASE PLEASE HELP!
2007-02-02 12:33:33 · update #1
WALK A LOT, and do all your housework.
2007-02-02 12:27:46 · answer #1 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
walk, sweep, mop, do household chores you've been told not to do for months, squats. I would not personally take any kind of natural supplement to induce labor, they are not regulated by the FDA and you never know what the side effects could be to you and your baby. If I was in your shoes I would be beginning to consider seeing a OB/GYN Mid wifes are great don't get me wrong but most doctors don't let women go very much over 40weeks anymore because of the increased chance of still birth. If nothing happens soon see a doctor and ask for pedocin (spelling?) to induce labor.
2007-02-02 12:34:57 · answer #2 · answered by arron b 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Honey,
If it feels like MENSTRUAL CRAMPS, YOU ARE IN LABOR NOW.
You'll feel an achy feeling, may have lower back pain. But, you are in labor!!
So, my doctor told me to do two things.
1. Hot showers- Frequently ---- Aim the water on your chest (it stimulates the nipples, and kick starts labor). and on your lower back, to make the cramping bearable.
2. WALK!! - Be safe about it. Go with a friend/partner for a walk. Don't go alone.
Good luck!
2007-02-02 13:05:28 · answer #3 · answered by kabmiller@verizon.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a little surprised your doctor hasn't suggested inducing labor. Hmm. Maybe you can offer that suggestion to the doc and see what they say?!
I wish I could help you. I had the opposite problem...I had my daughter at 27 weeks by emergency c-section. It'd have been nice to have gone full-term so she wouldn't have had to stay in the NICU for 4 months...but nature works in mysterious ways!
I hope you have a healthy and happy baby...hang in there mama, it can't be much longer!
2007-02-02 12:41:35 · answer #4 · answered by Megan V 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I went 42 weeks. You can take a warm shower and relax. Also drink chamomile tea. I was told to do this by a nurse. Walk a lot. I used to go to target and walk around.
2007-02-06 09:49:18 · answer #5 · answered by beenie 21 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are natural herbs you can take to induce labor.. Here are some sites on doing it
http://www.homemakingcottage.com/mother/laborind.html
http://www.drspock.com/article/0,1510,5329,00.html
http://www.lifepassages.net/NaturalInduction.html
2007-02-02 12:24:17 · answer #6 · answered by uhohyoureugly 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
go to the er if you are in unbearable pain and cant rest or sleep
you could be in labor ,you need to see a Dr
2007-02-02 12:29:35 · answer #7 · answered by alleykhad607 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Sex is the best natural labor inducer...I am not kidding.
Have some fun!!!
Congrats on the baby!!!
2007-02-02 12:27:31 · answer #8 · answered by Mandi 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
walk around and take warm showers.
it helped my sister
2007-02-02 12:26:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call your midwife and tell him/her to break the water.
2007-02-02 12:37:20 · answer #10 · answered by reincarnated/beauty 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋