How to get baby to drop?!

React's Girl

I don't want to google HAA.

Seriously though, I am 2 cm, 90%, and -1... I am getting scared that his head it too big!!  

What can I do to get him to drop? 

flutiefrostie

Um, wait until it does? Some babies don't drop until you're in labor so it's not like it's holding up the process. Plus it will be much more uncomfortable when he does drop. 

mejumpmore1

you still have 3 weeks and LO will drop when good and ready...and like pp mentioned, some don't "drop" until during labor. besides, you'll be hella uncomfortable once that happens.

MilesOfSmiles

Go bowling. LOL! I swear to God, I went bowling at around 36 weeks and I almost FELT him drop, I had "lightening crotch" almost immediately and it hasn't gone away since

due 01/25/10

Go for a nice long walk.. some doctors believe that walking and the gravity of being up right will help the baby descend..

React's Girl

flutiefrostie:

Um, wait until it does? Some babies don't drop until you're in labor so it's not like it's holding up the process. Plus it will be much more uncomfortable when he does drop. 

He is in my ribs so I would love it if he dropped! Its not holding up the process?? really? 

Hulahoop1234

From what I understand, 2nd+ time moms are a lot less likely to drop before labor

React's Girl

MilesOfSmiles:

Go bowling. LOL! I swear to God, I went bowling at around 36 weeks and I almost FELT him drop, I had "lightening crotch" almost immediately and it hasn't gone away since

I have tons of pressure and pain in the crotch, I think he is just huge and I am afraid that if he doesn't drop soon... that its just cause his head is too big. 

nicolekleemann1

If you're already dilated then his head must be engaged in your pelvis and therefore he most likely has already "dropped". It just might not feel the same as it did last time. Good luck! 

kristaeris

My LO dropped yesterday and I've been sooooooooooo uncomfortable! It hurts to walk AND sit... I feel like I've been head butted a few hundred times in my crotch. My pelvis, butt, back, and thighs are throbbing. I would love for her to be back in my ribs, that was a lot more tolerable!

I have no idea what I done to cause her to drop though, if anything. I'd guess walking might would help though.

React's Girl

Thanks ladies. I really was just thinking that because he was so high the 2 cm and 90% meant nothing! Mostly because I am fearing his head is HUGE 

aryandnicole

due 01/25/10:

Go for a nice long walk.. some doctors believe that walking and the gravity of being up right will help the baby descend..

THIS I even heard to put some bounce into the walk.

jescgrl

My son never dropped.... ever. I dialated to 10, pushed for 4.5 hours... had a c/s.... I dont believe there is anything special you can do to get them to do it....just happens when they want.

dolphyngyrl22

Hulahoop1234:

From what I understand, 2nd+ time moms are a lot less likely to drop before labor

This is what my doc told me!

Lola'sDogMom

Our childbirth instructor said walking and sitting cross-legged (Indian style). Also sitting forward as opposed to slouching. Really anything that puts you upright so gravity can take over.

React's Girl

dolphyngyrl22:

Hulahoop1234:

From what I understand, 2nd+ time moms are a lot less likely to drop before labor

This is what my doc told me!

this is so interesting to me. I have serious mommy amnesia.. I can't remember! 

Married2MrWright

Try tailor sitting, bouncing on a yoga ball, squatting, lunges, etc.  You need to open up your pelvis.  Also, some babies don't drop until you're in active labor...this is especially true for woman who have already had babies.  GL!