Seeking Help with Early Contractions

I did the same thing at 30 weeks and ended up being induced in the end!!! My doc had me in bed drinking insane amounts of water. It worked almost too well!!!!

I got adjusted by my chiropractor and after ONE adjustment, (usually it take a few more, from what my friends told me) I didn't have one more contraction until 3 weeks later, after my water broke, 3 days before my due date. Some of my friends took Utrophin PMG and that totally regulated the uterus. We all took a good calmag, which is a natural painkiller and muscle relaxant...and the uterus IS a muscle, so none of us have ever had any more preterm labor. One of my friend delivered her first 2 babies at around 30 weeks with the help fo mag sulfate and terbutlaine to keep them in there. The third time around, she got adjusted, utrophin and calcium....and delivered at 39 weeks and 4 days.

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I was lucky enough to have my chiropractor adjust me in labor all 3 times, which resulted in a total change in pressure and diminished pain....and went on to give birth at home all 3 items, even with a 10+ pound baby.

PS: 100 grams of protein each day and 3 liters of water can also help with pre-term labor.

Hi R.,

I believe what you are experiencing is not a true contraction, if it is without pain and bleeding. Relaxing and resting are the two keywords to minimize these contractions. To relax, get yourself some magazines like home and garden, or anything that would be entertaining, listen to soft music (if you could stand classical music the better).

Avoid listening to other people's problems. Feast your eyes looking at pretty objects. When my daughter was pregnant I bought her magazines and told her to listen to beautiful music. Result? my granddaughter is a bookworm and listens to soft to classical music. She also plays two musical instruments! I have heard that it also helps the baby relax. There was a study done and confirmed that a baby could hear and feel and react to the mother's emotions.

Good luck, and you'll be alright.
Josie

Try and relax as much as possible. Stay very hydrated. Communicate EVERYTHING with your doctor.

Good luck!
-M

You may be a candidate for bedrest, my dear. If you are not also getting spotting, and the baby seems fine yet a bit agitated, then maybe you are just pushing too hard at work or at home on a day-to-day basis. Braxton-Hicks contractions are common in your last trimester, and they usually happen when you are doing too much. I had it happen a lot when I was on my feet for more than a couple hours without rest. If it keeps happening, your doc might recommend sequestering you to bed for the remainder of your pregnancy.

Hi R.,

That can be scary. Thank goodness you're having your baby these days and not 50 years ago! I am assuming this is your first baby (only because you're able to be home and rest, haha), so I'm also going to assume you've never taken Lamaze or anything like it. It might seem weird to mention prepared childbirth stuff to answer your question, but here's my point: There are times when your worries will be stronger, that's just a part of life, and especially part of being a mom. If you can do one thing, physically, to focus your energy somewhere else and relieve some of the stress, why not, right? When you are having pressure, or the contractions come back again (and they will... but I'm hoping it's not for a few more months!), try breathing slowly in and slowly out. Think about your breathing. If counting helps, count to five while breathing in and five while breathing out.

One other thing that I just remembered from being pregnant with my son (who's 16) is that eating anything remotely spicy made me have contractions. It even happened after eating *rye bread*... that's just ridiculous! It wasn't to the extreme that you're dealing with, but maybe watching your diet for spicy things will help, too.

And no matter what, know that you will get through this. Medical science has so much on hand to help you and your baby. Hang in there, Mama!

Hi:

You might look into a visit with someone certified in Mayan Abdominal Massage. Their primary focus is on the uterus and supporting and surrounding ligaments and organs. You can learn more about it at http://arvigomassage.com/ and they have a practitioner locate feature at that site.

Best wishes,

M.

Hi R.,

Rest - really rest. Lay on the couch or in bed and put your feet up. and WATER, lots and lots of WATER!!!

Good Luck.

Lots of rest and lots of water. Dehydration can lead to contractions. GL!

Glancing through- you've been given good advice already. I'll add: I have had 2 premature children (29 & 30 wks- both are just fine now btw so hopefully you won't worry too much). My preterm labor started & couldn't be stopped (though hospital drugs held me for a week) AND the contractions were never more than 10 minutes apart- usually 5-6 minutes. Hopefully, the rest & drugs will help you hold out.

Congrats & best wishes!

Yes. In my practice we have an herbal blend to relax contractions, works very well. Contact us at ###-###-#### BTW, I am a midwife:) Also, drink at least 3 liters of water each day, don't exercise, take a bath regularly and check your stress levels. We have found stress to be a leading cause of preterm labor. Sometimes we recommend a glass of wine or a beer when ctx are coming too early. Sure beats a babe in the NICU!
Best of luck!
Aleks Evanguelidi Licensed Midwife