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Trying to speed up labor.........
Sorry to write a pregnancy question on here but this is where I know people. I am 36 wks and went to the doctor this morning with contractions fifteen minutes apart and dilated one centimeter. I tried the castor oil and it didn't work. My fiance is in North Carolina so he can't help. Any suggestions
Yeah if you cant read above where we were talking so how bout you just dont read what i write since your trying to start something thats not needed.
Have you heard of Doulas? A doula is a non-medical assistant who provides physical, emotional and informational support in prenatal care, during childbirth. (wiki)
They can be expensive, but if you contact Dona International or some other Doula organization and ask them if they have anyone who hasn't completed all of their practical training, you can absolutely positively have one by your side for free. (They are trained to keep the focus on you! For instance she would tell you sister to be quiet.) I could not have mentally handled my daughter's birth without my doula. My daughters father was there and looking at me didn't say once that he loved me. It really hurt and I just focused on my doula (who was free) and kept my sanity. I'm relieved this isn't your first child ; ) Just keep telling him he's gotta wait for his Daddy. And again congratulations!
http://www.dona.org
1-888-788-3662
They can be expensive, but if you contact Dona International or some other Doula organization and ask them if they have anyone who hasn't completed all of their practical training, you can absolutely positively have one by your side for free. (They are trained to keep the focus on you! For instance she would tell you sister to be quiet.) I could not have mentally handled my daughter's birth without my doula. My daughters father was there and looking at me didn't say once that he loved me. It really hurt and I just focused on my doula (who was free) and kept my sanity. I'm relieved this isn't your first child ; ) Just keep telling him he's gotta wait for his Daddy. And again congratulations!
http://www.dona.org
1-888-788-3662
wELL why have her there then? isnt anyone else like a close friend or something that would like to be in there? YES of all places to be annoyed....
my pain in the butt sister. Have you ever ahd someone you can only deal with for a short period of time and after that everything they say is annoying. Imagine being in labor with them by yourside. i love my sister to death but she is nothing like me, I would much rather have my mom there like last time. Everything seems like a cake walk with mom around.
awww that is sad..i mean you have other kids but not together..hopefully he will make it in time. If not who are you having in the room with you?
Right now my due date is thanksgiving day and my mom and my fiance both fly in that day before. However he flys out the sunday after. So its just a wait and see type of thing. He is working, so right now its up in the air. i would love for him to be here but if not we both have other kids and have done tha labor thing before. but Im tearing up just talking about it. This our first child together and we both want the baby to hold out but its not in our hands. Thanks
I had contractions 7 minutes apart for 2 days with my second child at 33 weeks, they then subsided and I carried him for another 3 weeks when he was born by elective c section because of some medical issues.
You may have contractions but the best thing to do for now is drink plenty of fluids and rest and keep your fingers crossed that your baby stays inside you for at least another couple of weeks. I do hope your partner is back in time for the birth.
Best wishes
You may have contractions but the best thing to do for now is drink plenty of fluids and rest and keep your fingers crossed that your baby stays inside you for at least another couple of weeks. I do hope your partner is back in time for the birth.
Best wishes
Well how long is your husband going to be gone for? is this your first baby? that would be horrible if he missed it!
You actually may not be in labor--your contractions may go away in a few hours and you willbe fine a gain--I walked around for a week 1/2 at 3cm--so just because you are at one now does not mean you will go soon---just relax and take it easy--your little one will get here when he decides the time is right---right now he could just be stressing you out to get your self ready--but not come down for another three weeks.....so breath, take a warm bath with candles and just relax. good Luck
I do want my fiance here but at the rate my son is going he will not be. I can't cross my legs and hope that he is back in time. I am not trying to induse labor it has already started I am basically trying to speed it up.
What are you talking about? I wasnt being rude in anyway. Im asking why should would want to be in labor if her husband isnt even there? How is that rude?! yeah most ppl want their husbands there.
In what way was your comment helpful or supportive?
Sorry, but we're here to be helpful, I hope that when you ask questions people are loving and encouraging. Imagine how someone is feeling when they ask a question and gauge your answer accordingly please. Sheesh!
Sorry, but we're here to be helpful, I hope that when you ask questions people are loving and encouraging. Imagine how someone is feeling when they ask a question and gauge your answer accordingly please. Sheesh!
Oh sweetie wait! Are the contractions really strong (like OMG! painful)? If they are this early, you should keep in contact with a nurse. Did they check the baby's position? Sometimes that can cause early painful contractions, but no worries and if they're not THAT painful...
I know you want your own body back, but if there isn't a reason that he needs to be born now, the truth is he needs to stay in there and marinate (that was cute). He's at the stage where he's aware of what's going on around him these last four weeks are the best bonding time!!! Read to him and sing. Try to be outside as much as possible, the fresh air will help with the bit of anxiety you're having. When I was 38 wks I actually started to feel so anxious it was like reverse claustrophobia... sort of? lol. So, I hear you. We all do! LOL! I think it would be best if you drink tea to calm yourself rather than to induce labor? Will your fiance be able to come back in time?
And when it IS time walk walk walk walk walk think cozy and walk! Congratulations on your new baby Nikki!
I know you want your own body back, but if there isn't a reason that he needs to be born now, the truth is he needs to stay in there and marinate (that was cute). He's at the stage where he's aware of what's going on around him these last four weeks are the best bonding time!!! Read to him and sing. Try to be outside as much as possible, the fresh air will help with the bit of anxiety you're having. When I was 38 wks I actually started to feel so anxious it was like reverse claustrophobia... sort of? lol. So, I hear you. We all do! LOL! I think it would be best if you drink tea to calm yourself rather than to induce labor? Will your fiance be able to come back in time?
And when it IS time walk walk walk walk walk think cozy and walk! Congratulations on your new baby Nikki!
Why are you trying to induce labour anyway? It is a very risky thing to be doing, a baby born at 36 weeks may have trouble breathing, keeping it's body temperature and maybe even eating. Leave well alone, nature will dictate when your baby is ready to be born. If by 40 weeks your baby isn't here then speak to your doctor about a medical induction in hospital where the apropraite medical care can be in place for you and your baby.
Sorry to preach but I had a premature baby and a baby in the NICU unit is not something I would want anyone to go through.
Sorry to preach but I had a premature baby and a baby in the NICU unit is not something I would want anyone to go through.
why would you want to be in labor when your husband isnt even in the same state to be there with you?
I have tried castor oil and it didn't work for me I have been having contractions for two weeks. I'm just tired. I'm gonna try ginger tea, a doctor recommened it to another girl then if that doesn't work I will let him stick in there. I took four oz of castor oil was that not enough?
I would say let the baby marinate as long as possible! She/he deserves all 40 weeks intended!
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