not dilating!

[blsdmommy]

Hi ladies, I am 39 weeks , 3 days and I am open 4cm & 60% effaced. I was in l&d but was sent home because I was not dialating anymore. I have horrible back pain and I'm extremely uncomfortable. What can I do to help me dialate more and have stronger contractions. I want to meet my baby boy already ! Any advice, comments or stories please share. Thanks, & yes, I am a first time mommy.

[blsdmommy]

How much walking should I do? I walked about 45 minutes yesterday and an hour today. My back is killing me!

[sasha_swtheart]

If you can,  try walking.  That's what I did....like I was on a mission. I had my baby that night. I gave the same advice to friend a few weeks ago and I worked for her too. Baby was born a few hrs later.

[mommie2b2]

I know that has to be very discouraging.   The best advice I can give you is to relax as much as possible, have sex, and if your health care provider says it's ok, drink red raspberry leaf tea as it should help make contractions more effective. Good luck and let us know your progress.  

[blsdmommy]

I was in the hospital for 5 hours

[mommyclaudia]

How long were you in the hospital?  It seems crazy to me that they would send you home. Dont worry, at least you know it will happen soon.