What to do?!?!

[alexsgurly]

I am 36+3 as of today. I got checked last night and said I am still closed. what tips can you give me to help soften and dialate my cervix?! Please Help this momma!!

[tasha_labruyere]

Primrose oil.

[alexsgurly]

My doctor said that I could do things to help soften my cervix. thats why Im asking for Advice... Im not trying to put my baby at harm.

[hessy3]

i would just wait babies dont like to be rushed you still have 4 weeks to go and some times they dont come out than either so its just a waitign game

[alexsgurly]

Does it soften your cervix? Is it good to drink daily?

[yourstruly21]

Red raspberry leaf doesn't help with dialation or induce labor...it strengthens and tones yer uterus making for more effective contractions

[alexsgurly]

Does Rasberry Leaf Tea help also? I have heard that it does. Have any of you had a good experience with it?!

[alexsgurly]

Thanks Mommas(:

[ajaponte]

I've read that sex, walking, stretching, etc. works. I've also read that there's a chance that eating a lot of fresh pineapple may soften it, but when I asked my midwife about that she said there was no real evidence for that one. The best thing to do is just do your wallking and keep eating healthy and baby will come out when it is time.

[searra]

I really wouldnt try to do anything at this point unless your doctor has told you too your not full term yet. If you try alot of different things like prime rose, sex , walking, bouncing on a ball it might not do any good because your body just might not be ready.

[acline93]

Walking, sex, evening primrose oil, pineapple. I've heard spicy things work. I personally wouldn't try castor oil though. Just some suggestions.

[momofalmostfive]

You can use primrose oil, 2 tablets daily i believe and increase weekly. My doctor gave me info at my appt last week. You can also walk...a lot and try sex if able as an orgasm releases prostaglandin(sp) which helps soften cervix. Hope that helps. If u want u can email me and i can sendu a copy of what my doc gave me. ***@****

[stefani2013]

It's normal to still be closed at 36 weeks, just relax and baby will come when they are ready, primrose oil helps prepre the cervix.

[Danbri]

You still have almost 4 weeks left.  I would spend that time walking and sleeping...but mostly sleeping while you can!  I think your body will be ready when the baby is.

[Irene7]

I know what you mean! Sorry I can't help ftm and only 26w5d .

[alexsgurly]

I get so frusterated when everyone gets alot of there questions answered and bearly anyone will answer mine at the first time i posted it.. ugh sorry. Im a FTM and I just want help!!

[alexsgurly]

Please help!!