im 3 centermeters dilated and 37 weeks
2007-03-16 06:08:47 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
3 things--
Walking--helps baby get engaged and his head puts pressure on your cervix to start dilation
Sex--semen contains prostoglandins which help "ripen" the cervix and orgasm may help start some contractions
Nipple Stimulation--release oxytocin which causes cervix to thin, dilate, and contractions to begin. 20minutes on 10 off for several hours until labor is in a good pattern. A breastpump would be very useful here.
2007-03-16 06:12:56 · answer #1 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I put caster oil in orange juice with both of my last children and it worked (I think). I was really sick, puking and pooping, but I think that all that got my contractions going. I hated being pregnant the last few weeks, so being sicker than a dog was worth it to get it over with. Other than that I'd agree with the walking and sex, although that never worked for me. I did have half a glass of wine with my first baby and went into labor that night, the doctor thought maybe it was enough to relax me. I only drank that once though, and use it as my "bad mom" story.
2007-03-16 14:03:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure you walk, I walked every morning around my block and evenings as well and it worked for me!! Most docs ask you to walk anyway and I doubt you want to be walking around the hospital with your gown So do it a few weeks before 2 months before is actually the best.
2007-03-16 13:16:41 · answer #3 · answered by candy8 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Supposedly sex - didn't work for me.
Walking
Spicy foods - don't try that one - all it will do is give you heartburn. I tried everything and still ended up delivering my daughter 6 days overdue. When the baby is ready, the baby will come.
Enjoy the last few days/weeks of being pregnant b/c believe it or not - you will miss it!
2007-03-16 13:13:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my Lamaze magazine it says to take a hot shower,walk, and change positions while laying down alot. Good Luck!
2007-03-16 13:16:41 · answer #5 · answered by XGlaMkiLLedHerX 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that making love will speed up labour. Nothing worked for me, though, I ended up being induced at 41 weeks.
2007-03-16 13:12:03 · answer #6 · answered by murraydog03 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do not think much of anything will help. These things take time. I know you are most likely very ready to have your child.
I have heard that walking helps.
2007-03-16 13:13:00 · answer #7 · answered by VCE 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rosemary tea helps drink 3x a day you can find it a helth food store
2007-03-16 13:18:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well have sex sperm softens you cervix and helps it to dilate all so do a lot of walking try doing some stairs if passable
2007-03-16 13:12:18 · answer #9 · answered by cowgrl3611 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sex, walking, NOT SPICY FOOD, put castor oil in your drink or food it is a DEFIDENT to make contractions come on but taste horrible so MIX!!
2007-03-16 13:22:53 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋