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getting prodromal labor moving faster?

ashboumaashbouma
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I'm at 5 cm and 100% effaced but not in labor yet. Apparently it's prodromal labor. But I consistently get very painful contractions about 3-5 minutes apart every time we have sex. The problem is they don't do anything and go away after about 5 or 6 hours usually.. I've tried walking, spicy food, and I went to play tennis (I mostly stayed in one general area and let balls come to me) but nothing causes contractions except sex. I don't know what to do at this point. If I get to 6 cm they will admit me and see if things will get going and stay that way, and if not they will induce me. Any ideas on how to get things moving on their own so that I don't have to be medically induced? I've been in prodromal labor for about 6 weeks now and it's getting old...
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Re: getting prodromal labor moving faster?

  • JenniferinspainJenniferinspain member
    No hits from me, but good luck!
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  • MrandMrsAndrewsMrandMrsAndrews member

    Maybe try some squats, walking up a hill, bouncing on a birthing/yoga ball.  Maybe those will help you dilate a little further.  I've heard that doing these things during the contractions help the most.  

    Good luck!

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  • mofaltmofalt
    If sex is working then it might be beneficial to let warm water spray on your chest and nipples (like in the shower) - this releases the same hormones as sex does that causes the contractions.  GL!
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  • Vera81Vera81 member
    Have you tried nipple stimulation? If you have a breast pump it works great or manually. But if you do the pump you are only suppose to pump like 3-5 minutes and then off for like 5-10 minutes. I don't remember exactly. But you can google it!
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  • Keb2127Keb2127 member
    I am in the same exact situation as you! I am 5cm and about 80% and went to L&D a week ago with what I thought was real labor. I was shaking (transitioning), and my contractions were so beautiful on the screen, then all of a sudden everything stopped and now I am just a sitting duck. My OB said it was crazy that I would just stop but I guess this little girl has a mind of her own. I am a bit earlier than you but this friday (if I make it to my appt) she is going to strip my membranes because she said my water is just buldging. Sex really gets the contractions going but they only last a few hours. I have tried walking (A LOT), bouncing on a yoga ball, squats, spicy food, bumpy car ride and nothing seems to work. Guess she is just to comfy in there.
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