labor

[focusedone12]

I'm 38w & 4d today I went to the doctor & found out I was 3cm, so my doctor stripped my membranes. That was at about 2pm. How long could it be before labor starts & what can I do to help it progress?

[Mamabear0509]

I had mine stripped and my doctor stretched me to a 2 when I was 39 weeks and I still didnt have him for another week. but you may get lucky! Be prepared either way! :) go for a long walk! I hiked a bunch and I think it helped my thinning/dilating a lot!

[Heatherm4]

With my first pregnancy I had 5 done! 5!!!! And none of them put me into labour. Well the last one basically did but I was already having mild contractions anyway. I was 41+5
With this last pregnancy I got it done, lost a big part of my mucus plug the next day and pieces for a whole week after. I had her exactly a week after my s&s and I was 41 weeks.

[savanna09]

Ive had mine done twice now, once at 39+4 and once at 40+4... :( I was also 3 cm dilated and 80% effaced and nothing happened for me :( hopefully you have better luck than I did.

[Mamiagain22]

Honestly did they say anything about intercourse? That helps also walk A LOT until you just can't anymore Briskly ;) good luck

[sorenr]

At that stage I'm not sure how effective it is, but I've had mine done twice (when I've been overdue) and delivered both those kids within 24hrs.

[marisol_jose1]

To be honest it might not even put you into labor. You can be stuck at 3cm for a long time. I'm not trying to sound mean but it's the sad truth