Does walking alot really help to move things along or is it just an old wives tale?
2007-07-23 05:11:04 · 15 answers · asked by Kimberly W 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Walking may make you more comfortable near the end of pregnancy, but there is no proof that it will induce labor. Your body will start when it's time. Or the the doctors will induce you if other medical reasons require it. Just make sure you drink plenty of water. Dehydration can cause contractions to start/speed up, and you want your contractions to start by nature, not by force.
2007-07-23 05:22:00 · answer #1 · answered by calimami 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can definitely help move labor along but does not induce it. Walking will only help further dilate you and move the baby down, but if you're not already dilated or in labor, then it won't do much for you. It is very good exercise though, so even if you're not in labor it's still good to do plenty of walking.
2007-07-23 21:12:57 · answer #2 · answered by Damon's mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that question is kind of up in the air. When I checked into the hospital I was already 3cm dilated. The doctor advised that I walk around for 1/2 an hour and then get back into bed. After 20mins I was having stronger contractions and when I was checked, I was 6cm dilated. I am now 32wks and plan to walk a hell of a lot to help my labor progess whether it helps or not. Good luck!
2007-07-23 05:28:56 · answer #3 · answered by Shortie [Mama of 2] 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiya chick.
Walking wont induce labor, if it hasnt already started. The baby will come out when he or she is good and ready.
If labour is established, then yes it will help, as gravity plays a part and obviously the baby is head down ( hopefully) and as you walk about then he/she wont be going back up!
Also when laying donw in labor the baby tends to press on the back a lot, and walking about helps him/her stay off the back.
Hope this helps
xx
2007-07-23 05:16:09 · answer #4 · answered by Joy S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe walking can possibly help you out a bit with labor but not completely. With my first, I walked for 3 hours at 37 weeks and lost my mucus plug the next day and went into active labor the next night. It might have been coincidence but I don't know. Doesn't hurt to try. Walking is a good excercise during pregnancy too
2007-07-23 05:14:01 · answer #5 · answered by bride2be 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may not move things along but it will help your muscles down there get strong for when it comes time to push the little one out. i've heard that walking while in the early stages of labor helps ease contractions, but not that it will induce labor.
2007-07-23 05:16:39 · answer #6 · answered by Niky B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not 100% sure. they had me walking for 2 days when tried to induce with my last son. it didnt work the first time had to go back a week later, ended up he had his head tilted back and i had to have c section anyway and i was in labor 15 hours with my first son they had me walking then to at first but not for long most of time i was pushing! good luck walking is good for you but don't know how much it helps with that part
2007-07-23 05:14:58 · answer #7 · answered by Bambam 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
W/ my !st daughter I walked up and down my basement stairs for weeks and my 2nd daughter my water broke at home and I had to go in. I walked all morning and only dilated 1 more cm so theyy ened up inducing me.
Maybe it just depends on the person.
2007-07-23 05:27:08 · answer #8 · answered by Jessie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hear walking to induce labor is only effective if you're already starting to dilate.
2007-07-23 05:32:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can help, the downward pressure of the baby's head on the cervex can help wiht efacement and dialation, but it will only happen if the cervex is ready for it. Its a difficult process to bring on labor naturally, but walking will help you, and keep you active and flexible, which will aid you in labor and delivery. Good luck
2007-07-23 05:17:05 · answer #10 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋