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need help with inducing labor ideas!

smedvig11smedvig11 member
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i am 40 weeks and 3 days pregnant now... went to the dr last thursday and i am 2.5cm dilated... they haven't mentioned inducing me yet.. i had a non stress test today and they found out that i am having contractions, but not feeling them. i didn't see my normal dr today, just a partner of his and he said, well, i guess you can come back this coming thurs for your next appt. didn't see if i had dilated more or not.. i have tried EVERYTHING to induce myself, walking, foods, sex, everything.. even acupressure. nothing works. i am not sure what else to do or how long the dr will say we have to wait before they do their induction.

 

does anyone have any ideas? my DH and i are desperate becaue i have a fractured tailbone and the pain is extremly bad, which is why i wonder if i can't feel the contractions over the tailbone pain. PLEASE HELP!

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Re: need help with inducing labor ideas!

  • DawnJM25DawnJM25 member

    I googled this last night being almost 39 weeks myself, and the only thing I found that is recommended by most drs is sex.  Orgasms and semen can help get things going.  None of those other techniques like eating spicy foods, pineapple, castor oil, etc., have a direct effect on your uterus.  They only affect your bowels and MIGHT help if your body is already going into labor, which means that you wouldn't have needed to suffer through the bowel stuff anyway.  Short walks are okay, but a lot of drs say that you don't want to exhaust yourself before labor with long walks- save your energy.  Sorry I'm not much help :( 

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  • jpsquaredjpsquared member
    imagesmedvig11:

     my DH and i are desperate becaue i have a fractured tailbone and the pain is extremly bad, which is why i wonder if i can't feel the contractions over the tailbone pain.

    OMG.  What does your dr say about this?  Is there anything that can be done during labor?  You poor thing!

    As long as it won't cause any problems with your tailbone, you could try massage or seeing a chiropractor...though you should definitely check with your doctor first!  Evening primrose oil is supposed to "prepare your body" for labor (again, check with your doctor first).

    What about water aerobics/swimming?  Or even just walking around in the pool to provide some resistance while reducing impact to your joints.  Even if it doesn't induce labor, I feel soooo much better whenever I am in the pool, and it might help with your tailbone. 

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  • smedvig11smedvig11 member

    regarding the tailbone, the dr said that i should get an epidural to help with the pain, considering i will be putting an enormous amount of pressure on it. which i agree. i've tried swimming and doing the water thing also... i've done the evening primrose also. i'd even go for a csection right now. we had our last ultrasound about 3 weeks ago and he was big and in the 66% for his size, so he's already matured and the more weight he gains, the more pressure i have. i just hope its soon.

     

    thanks for the all the advice. i even tried castor oil two times and it didn't do anything. and when i mean nothing, i mean, it didn't affect my bowls either. i guess i'm just a weirdo :)

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  • kris_kelseykris_kelsey member
    how about nipple stimulation to strengthen the ctxs.  you can roll and stimulate your nipples yourself or you can use a breast pump and pump for 20ish minutes...maybe do several times per day.  will work better if you had sex that morning but don't let all the semen come out right away.
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  • smedvig11smedvig11 member
    i have tried the pumping thing a few times as well and still nothing.. starting to get discouraged.
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  • PigletBunnyPigletBunny
    You say "they haven't mentioned" inducing you...have you brought it up? What did your doctor say when you asked if you can schedule an induction? Since you're past 40 weeks, I don't see why they would say no.
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  • MissBHaven1024MissBHaven1024 member
    If you can stand it given that you've got a tailbone injury, have sex! My aunt also swears by vacuuming; something about the pushing and pulling. It gave me bad contractions, but they didn't dilate me. However, she recommended it to 4 other people, and it worked for them!
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  • mtestonmteston member
    imagesmedvig11:

    regarding the tailbone, the dr said that i should get an epidural to help with the pain, considering i will be putting an enormous amount of pressure on it. which i agree. i've tried swimming and doing the water thing also... i've done the evening primrose also. i'd even go for a csection right now. we had our last ultrasound about 3 weeks ago and he was big and in the 66% for his size, so he's already matured and the more weight he gains, the more pressure i have. i just hope its soon.

     

    thanks for the all the advice. i even tried castor oil two times and it didn't do anything. and when i mean nothing, i mean, it didn't affect my bowls either. i guess i'm just a weirdo :)

    Your tailbone is going to hurt even worse after labor. I think I fractured mine when I had DS because when I could hardly stand up to get out of bed when I had him. I hope you have some luck soon! =)

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