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1cm dilation

Anyone know how I can dilate faster? I'm currently 1cm. I know sex and walking help but other than that anything else that may help me dilate sooner?
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my doctor flat out told me, "if walking helped.. I'd tell everyone to do it, but I don't.. because it doesn't." lol!

nothing helps.. it's all about the baby & the hormones that have to be released that say.. "okay, it's time." nothing will speed that up.

I would say that walking helped me with labor.. I worked up until I was 39 weeks, delivered at 39w3d, and he came quick.. I think the constant pressure on my pelvis/hip area helped A LOT.

just be patient.. trust me, I KNOW how hard that is, but the reward is AMAZING!!!! good luck, and congrats!! ((:
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I love pineapple but ever since I reached my 3rd trimester I haven't been a big fan of it :/
But maybe I can try out some yoga and small exercises, thanks(:
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I read that eating pineapple helps, also my nurse told me that yoga and jumping jumps, any type of small exercise,
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