Dilating?

[mystisoft]

I'm 38 weeks and my ob said I'm in labor but not active labor. I'm contracting about every 6-7 minutes but am still only at 1 cm. Until I start to dilate I have to just hang in there. Any ideas or suggestions on how I can help the dilation process?

[Novembermommy1104]

??? Isn't that weird.. you'd think without any activity in a month it would of dropped off :/

[anitaof4]

Nope I didn't lol

[MrsHat1289]

Hahah omg def didn't notice n im sure onone else did either

[Novembermommy1104]

This post was from a month ago...why do these pop up like this?

[anitaof4]

If u r in labor and can't do the walking or ball sit on the toilet helps open u up

[dnannola7]

Im only 35wks today and at my appointment this morning my doctor said im already 1cm dilated. I usually move around alot during the day and pineapple is my krytonite. Seems to be speeding things up for me.

[MrsHat1289]

Bounce gently on an exercise ball.

[due22jan15]

Go and have sex

[Boohoney]

I wish I had any signs of dilation. I'm 38 weeks and my cervix is closed. I don't want to be pregnant over 40 weeks. I've waited so long, I just want my baby!!!

[mystisoft]

I've been suggested that by so many friends but I've tried doing as much research as possible and there are so many horror stories about the use of Castro oil?

[mybabygg]

Castro oil works great

[mystisoft]

Today I've just been taken it easy but yesterday I walked 4.5 miles and the day before 3.5. It help me start contracting and I have an appointment thur, I'm busy hoping I've dilated more by then. Defiantly going to try the squatting. :)

[Jessbabygirl1]

Walk when having contraction squat if can and relations ;-) with hubby/bf can help, also heard spicy food can help.

[beautifuljay88]

Walk is all I know. For a least thirty minutes a day. Good luck