and within the last 3 days have been losing my mucus plug, yesturday went to labor and delivery with contractions (not painful just BH.) closer than 5 minutes apart for 6 timed hours. They didnt let up after tried laying down, drinking water, taking shower nothing stopped them. Then they sent me home because I wasnt dialating anymore than 2, I am currently 2 cen 90% effaced and at -2 position. Got home from hospital contractions kept up but they said they werent strong enough to be doing anything to my cervix, well, today they are still going but about 10 minutes apart now. Just wondering what could speed it up and if anyone thinks it will come soon.. Its my first baby.
2007-08-09 15:59:01 · 10 answers · asked by babyof12jt 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
walking ... having sex .. nipple stimulation (under supervision)
2007-08-09 16:03:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally feel for you here because I have been in this exact same situation and it is a horrid place to be - basically in limbo. Some advice that it is impossible to follow but please try. stay calm. stress is bad for your baby, be positive but also be realistic. It may simply be that the foetus is younger than you thought and it hasn't developed enough yet to sense it but it may also be a sign that you have in fact suffered a loss. If that is the case my totally heartfelt condolences to you. One of the reasons they ask you to go away and wait is because if your dates are wrong and they D&C now it could terminate what is actually a viable pregnancy. The other reason is that if it is a loss then your body may expel it naturally. In my case I had no choice but to have a D&C because I became in so much pain I was admitted for 3 days. That doesn't mean it will happen to you and I don't mean to frighten you. Rest as much as you can and be kind to yourself because this week will seem like an eternity because half of you believes your have lost and the other half is hoping against all the odds that it is just too early. Safe hugs hun and I so hope your situation is different to mine.
2016-05-18 04:32:32 · answer #2 · answered by elizabeth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your baby will come it's ready. The contractions are a good sign that you're getting set to go. Don't worry about hurrying it along. The longer he stays in there the better off he'll be.
I started labor three months early, so when it got to be close to nine months I was READY. So I can identify with your situation.
2007-08-09 16:12:22 · answer #3 · answered by Patsy A 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whooo girl your fixing to go though it, CONGRATULATIONS! I hear castor oil, eating eggplant parmasen but I walked it seemed to at least ease the pressure and.......twice out of the 3 times I have been pregnant I was dilated at a 5 they laid me on my side and boom contractions came from nowhere and it wasn't long until they were here!
2007-08-09 16:09:09 · answer #4 · answered by stephanie m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am almost sure that your Baby is here by now.
If not take a "as warm as possible shower" and manipulate your nipples.
If you go with the sex advise, you do not need to have an orgasm, just sperm......
Walking is great or using steps (just down, so the Baby goes down) take an elevator up.....
good luck to you
2007-08-09 16:46:29 · answer #5 · answered by Frau Reck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go swimming, drink raspberry tea the real stuff you get from health stores, and sex i know its probably the last thing on your mind but do what ya got to do! oh and next time you to the doc ask him to strip your membranes( if it takes that long) Good luck (o and by the way sex doesnt take an 0 it is the sprem that bring it on)
2007-08-09 16:09:49 · answer #6 · answered by nicole_renee89 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sex works, but you need a orgasm to get the contraction's started. It does work. make sure water has not broken when you have sex. I would suggest not swimming you don't want a infection. Bath is okay
2007-08-09 16:09:29 · answer #7 · answered by baja QT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
walk until you just can't stand it and do lots of sqwats!!! Or, you could try the herbs, fenugreek or blue cohosh (available at GNC) they are better than castol oil and much much safer.... Don't worry you won't be pregnant forever! You will know when it's real labor.... you will have pain. No pain, No gain!
2007-08-09 16:05:21 · answer #8 · answered by Kishauna_P 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try walking in a mall or in the hospital. it helps open up your cervix.
2007-08-09 16:16:30 · answer #9 · answered by pat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this may not sound appropiate but my doctor told me that sex would make you go into labor faster!
2007-08-09 16:03:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋