As the subject states I am 2 cm dilated in my 38th week, I found this out today. I am SO ready to have this baby. I need you ladies to tell me things I can do to get this pregnancy/labor going. I had sex already earlier today and I walked from 3:30 to 5:30 all the while running, well not literally, after my son. What more can I do? Please help!!
Nothing worked... I tried SEX, nipple stimulation, eggplant parm., spicy food, bumpy car rides, raspberry tea, and walking until my feet were so swollen I had to soak them. My due date is today, 3-15-07, I am 3 cm dilated now and my OB-GYN stripped my membranes. If I dont go into labor before Tuesday I will be induced. Wish my luck ladies. I hope to go before Tuesday. Keep your fingers crossed for me.
SHE"S HERE!!! 3/19/07 No induction needed. 8lbs. 4.6oz. 20inches. 3:02am. Railen Sara Ann W.. Contractions started @ 10:20pm. my hubby called to Doc. I took a shower and we were off to the hospital. Arriving @ midnight, the nurse checked and I was dilated 5cm. 2 more hours of laying there having contractions. OH MY!! did those hurt. Finally an epidural and an hour later there she was. Gorgeous!!
SEX SEX SEX!!! That is what helped me when my daughter would not move. I have also heard that Castor oil will help. I was in the same situation as you, and I tried everything too. I was so desperate I went out and got that, as my "back-up" plan. The sex worked, so I did not have to take the castor oil. Good luck, and hopefully Happy Bitrthday!!!!
Do lots of squats if you can, It seems like I was 2 cm for three weeks, so I went back to work. That day i did lots up and down. That night I ate spicy garlic chicken, and my water broke. Hopefully this helps.
I just had my little boy almost 5 months ago. I was 2 cm dialated, fully effaced and 80% engaged from week 33 to week 41. I tried everything, accupuncture (sp?), accupressure, walking, sex, nipple massage, foods, you name it I tried it...I even had the doctor strip my membranes. No luck. After 8 weeks of that I finally gave in and was induced. I really believe the baby has to decide (or a little pitocin always helps). If there were ever a situation where someone should have jumpstarted their labor it was me. No such luck! Good luck and best wishes on a speedy and safe delivery!
I've heard eating spicy food can help bring on labor. I didn't try it when I had my son, but hopefully it'll work for you. Good luck!
Sex, sex, sex. It worked like a charm with my first! Keep walking, eat spicy foods. But...don't overdo it. Your body is going to be doing an awful lot of work here soon (any day now) and you'll need your strength! Good luck and enjoy quiet time with your son before baby #2 makes his/her debut!!
Hello there A..
Sorry if this makes you blush...however, you did ask...
My husband is a big "breast man" so while we were having sex he would stimulate my nipples (use your imagination here). We have 3 kids and it worked EVERY TIME!
Good luck on your endeavors! I hope you are welcoming your next child into the world very soon! :)
P. H
I hate to burst your bubble...I was dialated for 3 weeks. I was in labor for 4 days at home and they kept telling me to go home. Finally at 42 weeks my family Dr put in a call telling them we would sue for malpractice if they didn't induce me. I had sex while crying, walked every minute i could stand, drank hot raspberry tea, prayed, had my memebranes ruptured by a Dr (literally at gunpoint) I didn't get adjusted, but I hear that can help put the baby in the right place. Go in everyday and tell them you on't feel right. Demand an ultra sound every day. I mean you could get them to induce you, but the pitocin really makes the contractions way more intense. Hey, you have made it this far...good luck! oh yeah...Maggianos Italian place in Buckhead has a wall of women that go eat their eggplant parm and have babies within days after eating...
If you are really ready to try just about anything, I will tell you something I read online when I was getting impatient before my youngest was born. There has been evidence that balsamic vinegar can help. It suggested drinking a couple of tablespoons, but said that balsamic vinegarette salad dressing poured over salad has helped quite a few people as well.
I agree with all those who said to relax and enjoy! Your baby is not late, and you could sit at 2cm for a couple of weeks, anyway. However, I did try a few of the suggestions you received with my first baby because my husband was starting a new job. His out-of-town training was scheduled a few days after the baby was due, so I wanted him to get here before his daddy had to go! Anyway, I tried the sex, walking, cleaning, Italian food (specifically olive oil and garlic), and raspberry leaf tea. I started on the weekend, and my water broke Sunday night! Whose to say my baby wouldn't have come anyway, though!
EGGPLANT PARM... and make it spicy! With my first two this worked like a champ. I ate it for dinner and left-overs for lunch the next day and that night my water broke. I think there is a place in Marrietta, GA that says you will be in labor within 48 hour of eating their eggplant parm or your next meal is free.
Good Luck and Happy Labor
Hi A., I have 2 wonderful little boys. I made it to 39 weeks and 5 days with my first. I was dilated 3 CM from 37 weeks. I thought for sure he would arrive early. I ended up drinking castor oil and orange juice at about 1pm and he arrived at 1am the next morning after being induced at 8pm and 4 cm dilated. Be careful though this can be very dangerous. I also was dilated 2 cm with my second boy at 35 weeks and low and behold he arrived at 37 weeks 2 days and he weighed 8 lbs 9 ozs. Complete surprise to me and my doctor!!! They are going to arrive in their own time so nothing you do will change that. Just enjoy your pregnancy.
