June 2011 Moms
38 weeks & not dilated :(
So frustrated...had my 38 week appt this afternoon, and I'm 70% effaced but not dilated at all.... no change from last week's appt. Ugh, I'm so uncomfortable and ready for her to be here! Other than walking & red raspberry leaf tea, any suggestions of what I can do to speed things up??
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Re: 38 weeks & not dilated :(
I have heard mexican food and bouncing on a birthing ball
Good Luck to you.....I am in the exact same boat, but only 40% effaced!
this. i've been a fingertip dilated since 35 weeks with no progress. Baby will come when he's ready to!
Castor Oil will only work if your body is already somewhat progressed/dilated.
Awww...sorry I understand the frustration. At 36 and 38 weeks I remained 1cm dilated and 80% effaced. No change at all for 2 weeks.
I just try to move around, stay active, do some yoga poses. Hang in there.
EXACT same situation for me! 70% effaced but totally closed. I didn't want to go super early, but I'm really feeling done being pregnant. All I know about trying to help things along is sex and walking. I haven't started on the sex yet (but I'm sure we'll give it a try...not that it will be a pretty sight, I'm just impatient) but I try to spend most of the morning walking and running errands with my son (even though ALL I want to do is lay in bed).
Walk a lot! I know that's not very comfortable either but I know every night after my walks I get some pretty low contractions and they are strong enough that I think they may be doing something...
Also both my SIL's went into labor one night after not being dilated at all...so just cause there is no "dilation" doesn't mean labor isn't close...hang in there, you're almost done!
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Two things: my doctor said that doing any of those old wives tales won't work unless your body is ready to go into labor. Take that with a grain of salt. However, that being said she did say that not being dilated at this point doesn't mean anything. She said when your body decides to go into labor you can dilate very quickly!
So, I guess what I'm saying is try not to worry because things could change very quickly!
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Castor Oil is really not good for you. It works by cleaning you out, which dehydrates you and causes contractions. I have seen a couple moms try this, and the road to delivery was not an easy or pretty one for sure. Just my opinion, but I think risks outweigh benefits here.