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I am 40weeks and 3days pregnant, I have gestional diabetes and I'm scared I'm going to have a huge baby, they won't induce me until Monday because they say you won't have as great of a chance to have a vanigal delivery. I'm scared he is going to be to big to delieve vaginal anyways. I've tried everything to induce labor but sex which is not an option me and the baby's father aren't together. What do I do?

2007-02-20 03:21:17 · 8 answers · asked by mommytobe 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting Pregnancy

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I know that you aren't feeling too sexy right now, but you don't necessarily need a partner to have an orgasm right now; the purpose of sex to induce labor is to orgasm, which causes mild contractions and can get labor going. Walking and cleaning the house are also very good for starting labor, as it encourages the baby's head to descend into your pelvic outlet, put pressure on your cervix, and help with dilation.

My son was almost two weeks overdue, was over 10lb, and was born vaginally with no drugs at a birth center. Your body has the amazing ability to give birth to a very large baby, so the best advice I can give you is to relax and enjoy your last few days before the baby comes!

2007-02-20 03:33:54 · answer #1 · answered by Ryann 3 · 0 0

First off, right off the top right now. Take a deep breath and relax. Close those eyes and take a deep big breath for yourself.
Your 40 weeks, you've got days to go. You can do it. Inducing labor isn't always easy, and more often than not what people suggest doesn't go well with your doctor.(taking oil, foods, or what have you to bring it on)
The best way to induce labor, is actaully let nature happen on it's own. It will happen, and if not by the time your scheduled to be induced the time will come one way or another.
What you can do right now is keep busy. If your home, why not do simple house chores? Walk around the halls, clean, organize. it keeps your hands busy, it keeps you moving and honestly, it's the best natures own way of helping labor along. Go for a walk for fresh air, cold or warm, doesn't matter, get out and walk, it'll clear your mind and hopefully ease your nerves. Take a warm bath with some scented soaps and breath it in, lay back with a good book or rent a movie you've wanted to see and never did it before. Whatever you think will relax you and or tie the time over, go ahead and do it. Spurge on yourself if you go shopping, buy something you'd never really get, get your hair done!!! Oh That's always nice, just getting it washed by someone else is a plus, and something you may not get once the baby is born!
The main thing right now is to keep relaxed , I know it's better said than done, but putting stress on yourself to whether or not he'll be too big won't help you much, (sorry). If labor starts before your induced great, rememeber the doctors won't let you do something they don't think you can't do. They will have you try at least, unless something comes up and you do need a c section, but no matter what, you won't be alone and you certainly won't be asked to do something you can't do.
The most you can do right now for you and baby is to relax while you can, and keep in mind what ever happens will happen and your health, the baby's health will always be at the top of the list when you arrive at the hospital.
You can do it, we're all with you. Hang in there, and good luck!

2007-02-20 03:37:09 · answer #2 · answered by Bugster 4 · 1 0

Look into black and blue cohosh and of course, there is always castor oil (if you haven't tried these things already).

Your baby will come when he's ready though and there really is no way to force labour until then. All of the other things help it along but only if your body agrees.

I would assume that your baby is not going to be too big or they would induce you. I went 42 weeks with my first 2 babies and over 41 with the last 3. Trust in your body. You will be amazed at the things it can do, including deliver a big baby.

But, again, if your baby was measuring big for dates now they would DEFINITELY induce and not let you go much longer.

Rest up because baby will be here soon :0)

2007-02-20 03:35:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Try to relax, take a warm bath - get a pedicure - take a stroll in the mall if it is snowy where you are, clean house it is a signal to your body you are making way for the baby. Have some cumin tea: 1 T. cumin seed to one cup of boiling water, allow to steep for 5 minutes, then drink. No more than 1 cup an hour per day, but skip it if it makes you nauseous you want to relax not dehydrate. If you have a good friend or family member who can help you get ready for the baby have them come over to help. Have some spicy food, as long as it doesn't give you heartburn. You could also massage your breasts and stimulate your nipples - this relaxes the milk ducts and signals the uterus to contract and will speed labor along. Good Luck!

2007-02-20 03:35:05 · answer #4 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 0 0

I believe the guy who mentioned martial arts, no longer so he can discover ways to combat, yet martial arts are great at development self assurance in little ones. in reality a robust instructor will tell the little ones that he's not coaching them to combat. My daughter is 8 and small for her age and he or she is likewise very timid and gets pushed around. no longer plenty in a bullying way, that's purely that persons do no longer tend to be conscious her or they're plenty larger than her they simply finally end up bumping into her and stuff. She takes Karate with an extraordinary instructor and we observed her self assurance develop extremely without postpone as quickly as she began taking this manner, particularly situations having greater self assurance is all young ones choose, while different young ones see the arrogance they may be much less susceptible to bully. stable success, i understand this must be so tricky on your son, and likewise for you as a determine. via the way, ultimately the different young ones turns into bored with listening to the fatter youngster and may even get bored stiff with him, extraordinary now they're nevertheless youthful and going alongside with the main useful, yet as they grow old they're going to see him for the ridiculous bully that he's.

2016-10-16 02:29:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

If you don't think you are going to deliver vaginally anyway, I'd go to my next appointment (which is likely tomorrow) and DEMAND that they induce you. You know your body better than they do, and if you have a good doctor, he will listen to you.

If you don't have an appointment to see your doctor tomorrow, make one.

2007-02-20 04:13:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

I don't think he's going to get much bigger in the next five days or so! Just relax!

2007-02-20 03:31:27 · answer #7 · answered by Waiting and Wishing 6 · 0 1

eat really really spicy foods that is how i was born lol hope everything goes okay

2007-02-20 03:34:09 · answer #8 · answered by brittany ambrozaitis 2 · 0 1

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