I'm 3 to 4 cm dilated and i was wondering what i could do to go into labor faster?

Question

My doctor told me that i would most likely go in to labor this weekend when i went to my doctors appointment on tuesday.

Answer 1

it could be now till a week or 2 never know but once you are 5cm they wont let you leave the hospital till you have a baby!! I would walk and s*x are the best from what I hear!!

Answer 2

i remember i was getting contractions..and i called my mom she told me to take a hot shower .not super hot like coffe though but u know hot.. and then afteer that walk for about an hour.ur contractions will speed up alot and then go to the hospital!

Answer 3

drink hot sauce that did it for me with my second and third. my water broke a couple of hours later.

Answer 4

Walk, walk, walk, walk.

s*x is also a pretty good way to jump start things if that is an option for you!

Good luck!!!!

Answer 5

IF you're water hasn't broken yet, have s*x.  LOTS of s*x.  I know sometimes it may not sound like not that much much fun when you're pregnant, but you'll get 6 weeks off right after the baby comes.  Now that I've said that, if you're body isn't ready for the baby to come out you can still have s*x up until your water breaks, however, if you're already dilated s*x can help speed it up.

One of the most effective ways is nipple stimluation. I guess just let you man have some fun or take care of it yourself.  Get some of that breast cream Lansi....something in the purple bottle (you'll need it anyway if you're nursing) for chapped nipples and just rub it on them ALOT.

Also, if you have an exercise ball start sitting on that with your legs spread apart (stradle it).  Do a few squats everyday too and walk, walk, walk!

Foot Massage!!!! Call a local massage place and see if they have anyone who knows how to help induce labor.  Chinese places will probably be a better bet.

Here's a website for herbs, castor oil, acupunture and food ideas

http://www.givingbirthnaturally.com/herb...

On the bright side, when you do go into labor it will probably be a piece of cake.  If you opt for an epidural you'll also probably get it right away since you'll hit the 4 cm quickly.

Good Luck and Congratulations!

Answer 6

have s*x and walk...hehehe...

s***n has a chemical that helps women dilate so enjoyyyyyyy!

=D

Answer 7

since your dilated that much i would NOT recommend s*x...walk...thats what i did with mine...btw...your doctor should have sent you in already....hospitals normally admitt you in when your at 4 cm...and gave u pitocin if you werent having contractions to move u along...but seriously i would not have s*x your dilated too much for that...goodluck and congrats..

Answer 8

That was stupid of your dr. to say.  I was 3-4 cm's for weeks with two of my children. Nobody can predict when labour will start.

Answer 9

walk

Answer 10

You could walk around at 4cm for a few weeks...it will happen when the baby is ready

Answer 11

Taking a nice long walk, walking up and down stairs (the baby's head puts pressure on your cervix causing dialation), having s*x, o****m releases oxytocin (also,the prostagladins in the s***n causes dialation, when women are not dialating on their own some doctors will insert prostaglandin gel into the v****a onto the cervix to jumpstart labor, typically takes between 10 to 12 hours to begin dialation),nipple stimulation is another method but can be quite irritating considering that it takes about an hour of nipple stimulation 3 times a day to get things rolling, but it causes the release of oxytocin, which causes contractions, also,eating spicy foods, and eating pineapple (something in pineapple has been found to bring on contractions). Hope this helps, best of luck and congrats!

Answer 12

do what got ya pregnant in the first place...i hear that can really speed it up.

try this site as well

http://www.scribd.com/doc/432262/How-To-...

Answer 13

well at 37w and 2d you may want to let the little one in there a little longer if you can.

Otherwise try walking, squats, lunges, sexual stimulation (nipples & clitoris) the contractions caused by these help labor to progress.

You can also try swimming (although in early stages can also slow labor down while in water)

Make sure to drink fluids!

I have also heard of taking castor oil BUT there are possible side effects one of them is getting sick! Please research this before trying it!

Congrats and good luck!

Answer 14

Walk!  My doctor told me it is the best thing to get things going.  I was not progressing at all and she suggested I walk so I started going for 25 min walks every day and it has helped a lot.  Stairs are good too cause of the bouncing motion.  Good luck!

Answer 15

i am in the same boat as you. my doctor told me i will most likely go into labor this weekend. i have been walking and walking i tried squatting, s*x, walking up and down stairs nothing has worked for me but you should try them it works for some lucky people! congrats and good luck!

Answer 16

Have s*x the s***n will help soften the cervix. then go walking right after. Worked like a charm with my 2nd.

Answer 17

Well the simplest thing to do is ....walk. You can also try drinking warm raspberry tea. Theres something in it that may stimulate and start labor, but since your only 37 weeks and 2 days, why not let the lil one stay in there and bake as long as possible, you have to be careful because at the last stage of pregnacy is when the babies lungs are developing... Good luck and congrats!

Answer 18

Walking, and s*x or masturbation.  Having an o****m helps you go into labour faster since it causes the walls of the uterus to contract; it also helps to relieve pelvic congestion and labour pain.  Sorry if this sounds rude, I swear I am just writing what I have read on the subject!  Good luck!

:)

Answer 19

Walk, do pelvic thrusts on a labor/exercise ball, walk stairs...

My sister is a midwife, and always has women who are close, go on walks or walk stairs for a while to help get them into labor.