I'm not even dialated at 37 weeks so, what can help ripen my cervix and start dialation?

Question

Or are these methods the same things people recommend for starting labor?

Answer 1

You still have 3 more weeks. Just relax. You will dilate when your body and baby are ready.

Answer 2

my mid wife told me to use evening promise oil you can buy these from the health food store she told to insert them a few times a day here is something else you can do also all this you can pick up at a health food store
Before labor can begin, the cervix must "ripen". It can be checked with the fingers by a feeling method. The unripe cervix will feel like the tip of the nose. As the cervix ripens, it will soften up. A ripe cervix will feel softer and more pliable, like the lips or the tongue.
If it is necessary to initiate labor and the cervix is not ripe, these two herbs and other suggestions which may help to hasten the ripening.


CAUTION: Do not put your fingers or anything else in the vagina if the membranes are not intact!

Evening Primrose Oil (EPO):
Taking three capsules daily for up to a week, may ripen the cervix.

Opening up capsules of EPO, squeezing oil out onto fingers and gently massage oil directly onto, around and into the cervical os (opening). This is helpful for after contractions have started and a rigid os is a problem. If this is the case, then the fingers should hold the os open through two or three contractions.
Black Cohosh Tincture:
Take 10 drops of tincure under the tongue hourly. This will have noticeable effect on the cervix in three or four hours. Continue until the cervix is fully soft and ripe
These remedies will not work unless the cervix is ripe and ready to dilate. Some herbs, homeopathic remedies, and other suggestions are listed below
Blue Cohosh Tincture:
3-8 drops in a glass of warm water or tea (red raspberry tea is good for a labor tea), is a very effective way in starting labor. Repeat every half hour for several hours until contractions are regular. If labor is not underway in four hours, sue a dropperful of the tincture under the tongue every hour for up to four hours or until contractions are strong and consistant.

Answer 3

You'll pretty much be told to do the same things most people advise trying to start labor with. It's normal to not be dilated yet at 37 weeks. If your doctor isn't concerned about it, you should relax. You can always discuss options with your doctor, it's best to do that anyhow.
I know you're uncomfortable, and ready to evict the wee one, but have patience, it will happen when it's time. And if it doesn't, the doctor can medically induce you. I hope you don't have to be induced, there is a higher incidence of c-section.

Best of luck.

Answer 4

Usually labor starts because the cervix has ripened so they're most likely the same. Evening primrose oil will ripen your cervix and could jumpstart labor for you.

Answer 5

Yep, they are the same. The best thing for ripening the cervix is the prostaglandins in a man's ejaculate. As for starting dilation, sex, walking, and more sex and walking are the best ways. Good luck, babies come when they want to.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Not being dialated at 37wks, esp. if it's your first, is completely normal. However if you ARE dilated at 37wks thats okay as well...

As far as methods, have sex! Semen helps soften/ripen the cervix...

Answer 8

EGGPLANT PARMESAN!!!! Works like a champ everytime. Also, walking up and down a lot of stairs helps. Right before my wife had the little one we went to an RV show and she was walking up and down all the stairs to get in and within hours she went into labor.

Answer 9

Why should you be dilated now? I went for my 39 week check-up and was barely dilated to 1. 4 days later I had my daughter. There is no reason for you to do anything to begin dilation. Most doctors don't even recommend any home remedies unless you are overdue.

Answer 10

You still have 3 more weeks to go you don't to have your baby to early your baby growing and it would be stupid if you did anything just hang in there and let labor come natural