im 34 weeks not dialated my next appt ill be 36 weeks and would like to at least be dialated to 1cm. so id like to know what can i do do get the baby to drop down lower and how to bring real like contractions and how i can dialate. what does walking and squatting do?
2007-11-28 05:07:11 · 6 answers · asked by proud mommy 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Unfortunately when it comes to pregnancy, labor, and delivery, what we want really doesn't matter much. Your body and your baby are calling all the shots. Walking and squatting can help labor progress, but it is not something that will bring on labor if your body and your baby aren't ready yet. Typically 37-42 weeks is considered term. Estimating due dates is simply based on averages and an educated guess, not an exact science. You can walk for hours and squat until your legs feel like they are going to fall off and it won't help your baby drop or you dilate unless it is time for it to happen anyway. If there was any thing to be done to bring a baby sooner, I think I probably tried it at least once. All 4 of my babies came past their due dates by 9 days, 11 days, 5 days, and 7 days. I don't personally know any women who would choose to go longer if there was a fool-proof way to make things happen sooner. My best advice is get plenty of rest, eat healthy, drink enough water, and walk when you can. Your body will go into labor and your baby will be born when it is the right time. With my first and last pregnancy, I did not dilate at all until I was in active labor. With my 3rd, I was dilated for 7 weeks and she was still born 5 days past her due date. At only 34 weeks, you could reasonably still have up to 8 more weeks to go yet. Ultimately, too much planning is going to lead to disappointment since little goes according to plan when it comes to babies being born.
2007-11-28 05:28:54 · answer #1 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walking To Bring On Labour
2016-11-10 05:32:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't really bring on labour, it just helps get baby into position so everything's more ready for the big event.
BTW - don't worry about being dilated at all at this point. Some people can dilate to 4 cm this early and stay there until past due (my sister went to 2 cm at 35 weeks and stayed there for a full month)...and others don't dilate at all and then all of a sudden are in labour. You do not need to be dilated at all to start labour.
You've got a ways to go yet...baby's got some essential development to do...don't be in a rush to get him or her out.
2007-11-28 05:14:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Skip the time table. Many women don't dilate at all until they are actually in labor. That includes me. The walking and squatting helps when you are close to going into labor, but otherwise, it just helps you stretch, stay in shape and otherwise prepare for labor. Walking and squatting enable the baby to get in position in the lower pelvis.
2007-11-28 05:20:46 · answer #4 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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why does walking or squatting bring on labor what does it do?
im 34 weeks not dialated my next appt ill be 36 weeks and would like to at least be dialated to 1cm. so id like to know what can i do do get the baby to drop down lower and how to bring real like contractions and how i can dialate. what does walking and squatting do?
2015-08-19 08:14:13 · answer #5 · answered by Knox 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gravity. Squatting opens the pelvis making it easier for the baby's head to descend. As for dilating...you're body will do it when it's ready. I've tried it all and both my kids were still late. Be patient.
2007-11-28 05:11:07 · answer #6 · answered by PK211 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
gravity! I walked a TON during labor with my son & it made everything so much easier!
2007-11-28 05:11:43 · answer #7 · answered by Kasey 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
increases your heart rate but i can tell you that baby will come when he/she is ready. Congrats tho. but working out is good. Good Luck!
2007-11-28 05:11:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋