I'm 38 wks 3 days and i am 70% efaced and dilated to a 3. my doc. said by the end of the week for sure, but i don't seem to be making any progress. is it possible to strip ones membranes or is that something that should be left for the doctor to do?
2007-08-23 09:17:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
LEAVE THAT TO THE DOCTOR MY DEAR!
If you are not too uncomfortable, and your membranes are still intact, try having a little sex with your hubby. The prostaglandins in the sperm can trigger the cervix to dialate, and the hormones that are released during your orgasm are the same hormones that start contractions.
2007-08-23 09:25:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
seriously? theres no way you should EVERRRRRRRRRR attempt to do something like that yourself! besides, you couldnt get the right angle. what happens if you do something to hurt yourself or the baby. you're almost there. its the longest week and a half of your life, but you've gone through 38 1/2 so far. why risk it? and just because you're effaced and dilated that much doesnt mean you'll g by the end of the week. i was 2 cm dilated 80% effaced for about 2 weeks before my son was born. no one can tell you when it'll happen, not even a dr. and the dr will only strip the membranes if you're overdue or theres a risk to you or the baby. gestation is 40 weeks for a reason. if your baby needs that long to fully develop their lungs, then let them be.
2007-08-23 16:23:24 · answer #2 · answered by raspberry 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Do you even know what is involved in stripping the membranes. It is a procedure that is best done by your Gyno. You do not want to risk infection.
2007-08-23 16:21:26 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its nice to see Im not the only one in a hurry to get my pregnancy over! Only a doctor can do it, they need that view, if you know what I mean. ha!ha! You are so close that I doubt you will make it much longer, Im sure you'll be holding your baby within a few days! Congrats!!!
2007-08-23 16:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by J.C. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hi we call it a membrane sweep over here in uk... but the answer is no dont try and do it urself.. i know it horrible in end weeks. i went overdue on all my 6 babies.. but its worth the wait. rather than hurt ueself or baby if u try doing something like that.. takecare.
2007-08-23 16:29:13 · answer #5 · answered by rfamilylove 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. But please leave it to the doc, as it is painful and hard to reach properly with the big ole baby belly.
Edit to add this. You can also risk infection if you do it yourself. There are also many things that could go wrong.
2007-08-24 09:03:40 · answer #6 · answered by Stephanie C 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No do not try this at home,that is for your Dr.to do.sex is the only thing right now that will help bring on labor.Good Luck and it Honestly will be any day now!
2007-08-23 16:25:50 · answer #7 · answered by Dew 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anythings possible. Recommended? I doubt it. Ouch!
Do you even know where your membranes are?
2007-08-23 16:19:38 · answer #8 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i would leave that up to your doctor, they know how to do it and you could end up hurting youself or your baby
2007-08-23 16:21:31 · answer #9 · answered by live4christ_2004 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋