I am having contraction every 10 min for 24 hours..The dr. said that my cervix is soften but not yet dilated..I am having sometime very painful contractions..Is there anything to help me dilate..?
2007-04-02 19:43:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You must wait. You are many hours away from giving birth if you have not even started to dilate yet.
Try walking around - anything to keep upright and mobile. Remember what you have been taught in your birthing classes.
2007-04-02 19:47:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your womb is contracting, but not strongly enough to put you into labour yet - uncomfortable, but not labour.
Walking is good once the cervix is starting to dilate, but you're not there yet. I would rest up for the day, wait for nature to start her magic, be ready for it. Once you go into true labour, you may be labouring for many hours, and will need lots of energy to deliver your baby.
Remember things like walking or driving a lot will make you feel Braxton-Hicks contractions much more strongly, and will give you 'stitch' like pains. These are not true contractions, but uncomfortable nonetheless. Being overactive at this stage will more than likely delay the onset of true labour.
Relax, take it easy, and the best of luck!
2007-04-02 20:01:35 · answer #2 · answered by RM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walk around between contractions, stay upright during them - standing if you can or at best sitting up. Don't lie down that slows it all down and by staying upright gravity is making your baby's head put pressure on your cervix helping it to dilate. Good luck - by this time tomorrow you'll have a beautiful little baby and it will all be worth it!
2007-04-02 19:49:10 · answer #3 · answered by KB 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I went through the same thing in both of my pregnancies -- the nurse the second time around called it "pre-labor." (-: It sure doesn't feel very "pre" . . . until you get to the real labor!
Walking around helps, and try to stay upright as much as possible. You can also kneel on a cushion, and put your head and arms on the bed, and breathe deeply. Mostly, it's just wait, and don't worry. This sounds crazy, but try and sleep if you can.
Good luck, and may you have a happy delivery!
2007-04-02 19:54:23 · answer #4 · answered by Madame M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walk around that 's what i done i'm not one to sit around and wait for my cervix to dilate so i walked around constantly. Good luck with your impending birth and it's all worth it once you see that gorgeous baby and congrats hope it's a healthy bub.
2007-04-02 19:59:07 · answer #5 · answered by jimmy_chick78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh that sounds like a lot of fun. ;) I would say nothing but time will help you dilate. Hang in there, that baby will be here before you know it!!
2007-04-02 19:50:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
confident! i replaced into there with my first...took 4 days, extremely some pitocin, yet he at last got here. i did no longer bypass to the well-being middle till my contractions have been 5 minutes aside...and nevertheless waited 3 days to have him. good luck...and get the epidural.
2016-10-02 02:21:29 · answer #7 · answered by arieux 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being as active as you can,some people think they should go to bed but you need to keep active. Good Luck when you see your little baby it will all have been worth it.
2007-04-02 19:57:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you arent giving birth yet for you can still check on the internet..hehehe..try to walk a bit. if some waters are diluting from your vagina, then your airbag must have been broken,,thats the time your be giving birth....
2007-04-02 19:55:21 · answer #9 · answered by grace 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I was always told by my doctors that I just have to wait it out.
2007-04-02 19:53:51 · answer #10 · answered by Feral 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋