what are some tips on how to go to labor faster?

Question

im 35.5 weeks pregnant and i ant stand being pregnant anymore im huge and i feel like im going to pop, the baby has dropped already and my tummy just keeps getting lower, what are some things i can do so my water can break or for my cervix to open? [ by the way im a single mother i dont have no help from the father]

Answer 1

At 35 weeks you do NOT want to go into labor. Your baby is not ready to come out and needs to stay until full term and a good weight and lungs are mature.

I know it's tough at the end, but you will get through it. All mothers do. I've done it three times now.

Answer 2

You can ask your Dr. or midwife to strip your cervix, sometimes called strip the membranes... that is a start.
Other than that the other thing I know is that semen does contain a hormone to help get the cervix ready.
Walk, walk, walk!! do some stretches, these things will help when you get into labor, nothing worse then not being ready.

Find something to take your mind off of things as much as possible, the baby will not come until it is ready to come, I doubt your doctor will do much to induce labor. Make sure you have everything, and some extras in your bag for the hopsital, rewash all the baby clothes, make some thank you cards ahead of time... just busy yourself!!

Answer 3

in case your child was once born clearly early, then sure she'd be quality, however precipitated labours are very one-of-a-kind, child and mom can get distressed, and many times this results in c-sec. I realize what you're pronouncing, it is vitally rough on the finish, my daughter was once born 12 days overdue following an induction, and a minimum of 2 weeks earlier than she was once born i had steady contractions that did not look to be doing something, little or no sleep plus a one 12 months historical to protect. induction relatively is final inn different then a c-sec, so attempt to dangle in there a bit longer, i believe for you, i relatively do. But you by no means understand, you may also do all of it to your possess quickly besides! All the first-class xxxxx

Answer 4

I am two weeks ahead of you. Yesterday I walked about a mile, ate pizza drowned in hot sauce, and took a bath. Nothing yet. I understand how you feel, but I am beginning to think nothing works. Oh and the dad does not agree with my trying to hurry it along, so sex is out of the question.

Answer 5

You really need to wait a little. If you have the baby now, it will be premature and may have health issues. You need to be at least 37-39 weeks before you should have the baby. Let the baby come when he/she is ready. Dont force it.

Answer 6

eat hot&spicy food, walk "A LOT", excercise, sex, and swimming. I know at some point pregnant women will get tired of being pregnant. But Enjoy it while it last. Once after you give birth, you'll miss being pregnant. At least I was like that with my first.

Answer 7

As my father in law says: Don't pick the pumpkin before its ready... Anyways, lol, try walking. ALOT of walking. It helps I have 3 and 2 - 3 weeks early cause I walked alot. I would walk everyday. Don't try anything stupid like breaking your water, you could kill your baby like that and don't try castor oil cause that will just cause diareha and dyhydration.

Answer 8

You are too early. Your baby's lungs may not be fully developed. This usually does not occur before 37 wks.
I know it seems forever but your time will come.

Answer 9

Sorry to tell you this but nothing works unless your baby is ready to come out. I´ve tried everything, from walking to having sex !!!!
Most of these are old wives tales but you are more than welcome to try them, just stay away from castor oil as it will only leave you with the runs and nausea !!!

Walk
If you are having contractions but are not yet in labor, walking can help get things going. Walking allows your hips to sway side to side, which will help bring the baby into position to be born. Also, by standing upright, you're using gravity to move the baby down into the pelvis. Another plus: It usually feels good to walk when you are contracting. And of course, even if you don't go into full-blown labor, at least you're getting some exercise.

Sex
Making love can be one of the last things on a woman's mind toward the end of her pregnancy. She feels clumsy and big and may be experiencing a lot of vaginal pressure. But believe it or not, sex is one of the things you can do to get your labor under way. When you and your partner make love, his semen (which contains prostaglandins) can stimulate contractions.

Castor oil
For decades, women have been using castor oil to help induce labor. In fact, many old school physicians and midwives swear by it. It can provide good results if you are already in early labor. It is believed to work by causing spasms in the intestines, which surround the uterus toward the end of pregnancy. These spasms, in turn, cause the uterus to cramp, which might result in labor.

You can take 1 to 4 ounces of castor oil mixed with 6 ounces of orange juice to cut its oiliness. You'll want to drink it quickly because of the unpleasant taste. Some practitioners suggest taking a single dose; others suggest repeated doses depending on your response. Keep in mind that castor oil usually will cause your bowels to empty within about three hours. With luck, soon after that, you will be in true labor.

Spicy food
Some people swear that it was that extra-hot enchilada from their favorite Mexican restaurant that brought them face to face with their new baby. Unfortunately, the statistics are out on this one. You could try it, but if you have a full stomach when you are in labor, you might vomit and see that enchilada again--in less-than-appetizing circumstances.

Blue and black cohosh
These herbs are used often to induce labor. They may be particularly effective if you are having weak or irregular contractions. Blue cohosh is believed to make uterine contractions stronger, while black cohosh may regulate the contractions. Together, they work to make contractions more effective. Unfortunately, no studies have determined that these natural treatments are safe, or whether all versions of the herb available for purchase are of equal potency. Be sure to discuss any herbal treatment with your practitioner before attempting it, to see if it is a good idea in your situation.

Nipple stimulation
Some women massage their nipples as a way to induce labor. This stimulation brings about the release of oxytocin, which is the natural form of pitocin. Oxytocin causes contractions, which sometimes evolve into labor.

Most practitioners are not enthusiastic about this method of inducing labor, because it has been known to lead to excessively long, strong uterine contractions sometimes resulting in fetal heart rate slowing. Unless your practitioner advises it and is monitoring your progress closely, nipple stimulation is not recommended as a means for beginning labor.

Stripping the membranes
Your practitioner may offer to "strip your membranes" to help start your labor. This procedure usually feels like a vaginal examination, although it sometimes can be painful or cause cramping. The practitioner places her gloved finger through the cervix and sweeps the amniotic membranes free of their attachment to the lower part of the uterine cavity. This process is believed to release hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, which help to ready your body for labor.

While some experts believe that stripping the membranes causes you to go into labor that day, the only research on this procedure was done by a group of midwives who stripped the membranes of a group of their patients at every visit to the office after 38 weeks gestation. Their findings showed that patients who had this procedure were less likely to go past their due dates. According to the study, the procedure didn't seem to pose any complications and didn't cause the patients' waters to break.

Even though your practitioner would be the one to do the procedure (vs. the other methods that can be done by you at home), we include it here because it is a non-medical intervention.

Factors of success
Many of these natural labor-inducing approaches can be effective if your body is ready to deliver your baby. To be successful, most of these techniques require you to be having contractions or perhaps in early labor.

Don't worry, though--whether one of these measures works or your body still needs more time, your little one will be joining your family soon. Try to be patient; you'll have a lifetime together when he finally does arrive.

Answer 10

ALOT OF WALKING AND UNUSUAL THINGS FOR A PREGNANT LADY