Dilated 1 centimeter, any way to help things progress?

Question

I'm 38 weeks and dying to have this baby out, I've started to dilate they said I was at 1 centimeter that was about 2 days ago. I was just going to let it all happen on its own but now that I've developed PUPPP on my belly I can't take it :/

I'm doing all the walking and drinking plenty of water.
I'm even thinking of having sex but, I want that as a last resort because well 9 months pregnant and puppp on my belly doesn't have me feeling very 'sexy'

Answer 1

Well turn the lights off and get busy...sex is probably along with walking the best at home way to move things along...semen actually works on the cervix as a inducer of sorts...it's not going to bring on labor if your not ready but it can help things along. I would keep walking and try to have some sex.

Answer 2

I have been at 1cm since I was 35 weeks, I am now 39 weeks, I have tried all the walking I can handle, have had all the sex I can have, have eating the most spiciest foods of the world and still only 1cm..I have really given up hope lol. Besides, these things only work if your baby is ready, otherwise to me it's a waste. My lil boy is being very stubborn and I came to the conclusion that when he's ready he will come, I am not gonna try nothing crazy like castor oil or anything like that I will just be patient and wait, only a couple more weeks anyways right?

Good luck to you!

Answer 3

I was dilated to 1cm at 30 weeks. My son was born 11 days early. I was eating all kinds of spicy food and walking. Nothing really helped. Baby will come when baby is ready to come. Good luck and congratulations!

Answer 4

Sex and sometimes spicy food can help.

However, you should talk to your doc about being induced. Just In Case. I was dialited at 1 cm for a week, and then i was induced, but i was at 41 weeks. A few days extra of being preggo can be good for your baby. If your only 38 weeks, let it take its time to get ready. Just dont wait untill your way overdue, as that isnt healthy for you or the baby.

Answer 5

hahhaha! Sister I wish you were sitting on my couch so we could B**ch togeather about our pains!! I am 38 weeks tommorow.. and was 1 cm dialated last thursday.. other then a few contractions nothing.. But I am sooooooo uncomfortable.. and my boy is soooooooooooo low.. he has been dropped for over 2 weeks know.. I can hardly walk.. and can not sleep.

Husband/male attention (ie sex and making out even) seems to bring on contractions but not ongoing ones.. I have heard raspberry leaf tea works.. I havent tried.. but I have been noticing that smell bring on contractions.. like my perfume.. cutting onions ect.. lolol.. My baby is about 9 pounds too!! Good luck... heres hoping our lovely babies will pop out soon!!!!

Answer 6

I had both of my girls at 38 weeks. My doctor suggested to me walking and having sex works well because the sperm softens you and opens you up alittle farther. If you are still unable to go into labor see if your doc isn't able to help you. They can induse you.

Answer 7

I know what you mean about the sex, but it may be the best way since you're so close. It helps things get along a bit faster. Nipple stimulation works too.

Answer 8

go get evening prim rose oil capsules, it has to be capsules! Then insert one pill into your vagine in the morning and one at night! Completely natural and helps!!!!! Also sex! Sperm is a natural inducer and an orgams is a good way to kick start contrctions! So if you don't want to have sex have your man pleasure you!

Answer 9

Nothing that you can really do. Babies come between 38-42 weeks, so it could be anytime now.

Answer 10

some people say taking evening primrose oil helps or fresh pineapples