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Slowly going crazy...

JackateoliveJackateolive
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I had both of my other beautiful children at 37 weeks (DS- 37 w 2 days, DD- 37 w 1 day).  I am 37 w exactly today, and after a 36 week growth ultrasound where she is measuring 39 w 4 days last week, and the doctor talking about we want this to happen as fast as possible... I am getting so anxious!  The Hospital wont let them induce until 39 weeks (at which point my doctor is concerned she will be too big for a vaginal birth!)...

Anyone have any ideas for legit ways to help make some progress?  (I was 2-3cm at 36 w 2 days).  I know as a mom of 2 I should know this, but I don't my water broke both times previously and I had to be induced.

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    NokkouttmommaNokkouttmomma
    I heard nipple stimulation and sex works, no idea though I'm a FTM.
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    JackateoliveJackateolive

    imageNokkouttmomma:
    I heard nipple stimulation and sex works, no idea though I'm a FTM.

     

    I have to be honest, sex... sounds so undesirable right now (and when my husband heard me say the words mucus plug... I think he opted out of that help too)... and Nipple stimulation, I have read has to be done for a long time every hour to do much... 

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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
    Just sit back and wait it out...if you're 37 weeks today and you usually deliver around this time then maybe it won't be much longer.  Look some stuff up online (looks like you already have since you know about the nipple stimulation thing) and go from there...or ask your doctor?
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    jlpevjlpev member
    Try walking, eating spicy foods, swimming just stuff like that.
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    PrimRoseMamaPrimRoseMama member
    Walk
    Have sex
    Have patience...

    I'd avoid nipple stimulation. That can get you in over your head quick with pain levels.

    Honestly? Baby will come when they are ready and the closer to 40 weeks the better. Bounce on your medicine ball and eat some eggplant Parmesan. Good luck!


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    brauchtmbrauchtm member
    Sorry no advice but you are not alone.  I'm 39 wks today and so very ready!!
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    kristinyoung111kristinyoung111 member
    I am pretty sure nipple stimulation actually does work. It can cause contractions, which can help with the dilation. I have seen warnings though that the contractions can be pretty strong and that you should okay it with your doctor first.
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    sara1817sara1817 member
    long walk and lunges
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