38 weeks and 3 cm dialated and 85 % effaced?

Question

Needin to know some thngs that can kick start me into labor. I have tried EVERYTHING you can think of and still no baby!!! I am miserable and the doc will do NOTHING to help this along. ANy one who write (let her come when ready) will be ignored. I have 3 I think I know what i am doing. Srry to be blunt but that gets on my nerves lol! HELP!!

Answer 1

Walk! Or jump...lol

Have s*x, irritating the cervix will help u out alot. Also try doing some keagle exercises.

Answer 2

these might help also i heard evening primrose oil helps i am going to start taking that tomorrow since you have to be 37 weeks.

Natural Ways to Induce Labor

by Lisa Rodriguez, R.N. and Marjorie Greenfield, M.D.

reviewed and revised by Marjorie Greenfield, M.D.

As you near the end of your pregnancy, you may be ready for the entire process of carrying your baby to be over. You'll be eager to start a whole new phase of life and actually meet this little miracle. But you might wonder: When is it safe to try to naturally induce labor, and how do I go about accomplishing that?

You shouldn't even consider trying to begin your labor until you are around 40 weeks pregnant or overdue. That's because your due date could be inaccurate by a few weeks, and if you start your labor before 40 weeks, you might give birth to the baby before he is ready to thrive outside the womb.

Several things can be done that might make you have contractions and start your labor, but they'll only work if your body is ready. If your body isn't prepared to go into labor, you can try as much as your heart desires, but you will only frustrate yourself.

Use caution when trying any of these natural methods to begin your labor, particularly herbs and nipple stimulation. The uterus can become hyperstimulated, meaning that it'll get too little rest between contractions. This can cause the baby to receive less oxygen, resulting in fetal heart rate slowing. Before trying any of these techniques, you should discuss them with your practitioner.

Walk

If you are having contractions but are not yet in labor, walking can help get things going. Walking allows your hips to sway side to side, which will help bring the baby into position to be born. Also, by standing upright, you're using gravity to move the baby down into the pelvis. Another plus: It usually feels good to walk when you are contracting. And of course, even if you don't go into full-blown labor, at least you're getting some exercise.

s*x

Making love can be one of the last things on a woman's mind toward the end of her pregnancy. She feels clumsy and big and may be experiencing a lot of vaginal pressure. But believe it or not, s*x is one of the things you can do to get your labor under way. When you and your partner make love, his s***n (which contains prostaglandins) can stimulate contractions.

Castor oil

For decades, women have been using castor oil to help induce labor. In fact, many old school physicians and midwives swear by it. It can provide good results if you are already in early labor. It is believed to work by causing spasms in the intestines, which surround the uterus toward the end of pregnancy. These spasms, in turn, cause the uterus to cramp, which might result in labor.

You can take 1 to 4 ounces of castor oil mixed with 6 ounces of orange juice to cut its oiliness. You'll want to drink it quickly because of the unpleasant taste. Some practitioners suggest taking a single dose; others suggest repeated doses depending on your response. Keep in mind that castor oil usually will cause your bowels to empty within about three hours. With luck, soon after that, you will be in true labor.

Spicy food

Some people swear that it was that extra-hot enchilada from their favorite Mexican restaurant that brought them face to face with their new baby. Unfortunately, the statistics are out on this one. You could try it, but if you have a full stomach when you are in labor, you might vomit and see that enchilada again--in less-than-appetizing circumstances.

Blue and black cohosh

These herbs are used often to induce labor. They may be particularly effective if you are having weak or irregular contractions. Blue cohosh is believed to make uterine contractions stronger, while black cohosh may regulate the contractions. Together, they work to make contractions more effective. Unfortunately, no studies have determined that these natural treatments are safe, or whether all versions of the herb available for purchase are of equal potency. Be sure to discuss any herbal treatment with your practitioner before attempting it, to see if it is a good idea in your situation.

Nipple stimulation

Some women massage their nipples as a way to induce labor. This stimulation brings about the release of oxytocin, which is the natural form of pitocin. Oxytocin causes contractions, which sometimes evolve into labor.

Most practitioners are not enthusiastic about this method of inducing labor, because it has been known to lead to excessively long, strong uterine contractions sometimes resulting in fetal heart rate slowing. Unless your practitioner advises it and is monitoring your progress closely, nipple stimulation is not recommended as a means for beginning labor.

Stripping the membranes

Your practitioner may offer to "strip your membranes" to help start your labor. This procedure usually feels like a vaginal examination, although it sometimes can be painful or cause c

Answer 3

That sucks, Your dilated already I would tell her you want to be induced.  My doc gives us ladies the option for that if we are dilating at 39 weeks.  So I would tell her that you want to be induced at or around 39 weeks.  

That's my opinion on it.

Getting induced on 9/6 39. 4 weeks

Answer 4

I'm a mother of four, with #5 on the way.  And, I'll say that baby will come in baby's time.  Nothing ever turned my strong braxton-hicks contractions (have many evenings in the last couple weeks) into the real thing.  Not walking, not making love with my husband, etc.  The walking was tried because I had thought it was the real thing, and wanted to give it a good shot before calling it a night and sending the midwife home.  The making love just happened.  I would never recommend trying castor oil or a medical induction.  Baby will come when ready, and it's best not to rush things.  You may have the baby soon, or you may have a few weeks to go.  The time will pass.

Answer 5

lol ya it does get annoying to have everyone tell you to wait :)~ obviously they must not remember what it feels like to be having a 7-8 pound baby in your stomach......so far the thing that kind of works for me is nipple stimulation. it starts contractions going but then they will stop within a few hours :( Unfortunately if your bodys not ready it wont happen......very very frusterating! Goodluck and i hope you find something that works :) If you do let me know because im 39 weeks and soooooo over being pregnant