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Another S/O re Natural Induction Methods

Mrs.Wright07Mrs.Wright07
in Northern California Babies

I've been reading about natural induction methods and it seems most of them are intended to start the process of dilation/effacement.  I'm already 5cm and 90% effaced.  I'm also having regular contractions - Just not painful enough to be admitted.  

Are there any methods out there that will help intensify my contractions?

Thanks!

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Re: Another S/O re Natural Induction Methods

  • ladipaleladipale member

    Squats and lunges?!

    If the contractions aren't painful, has baby not dropped? Squats and lunges (but not hardcore gym squats and lunges) open the pelvis more and can help baby drop which will put pressure on the cervix, thats the action necessary to get active labor going.

    Squat like this: 

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    And lunges can be done with one leg up on sofa or a chair

    And walk! (also opens up the pelvis)

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  • Mrs.Wright07Mrs.Wright07

    Thank you!  Yes, baby is suuuuppppper low.  I had the same thing with Madison.  When I went in to be induced and was hooked up to the monitors, they were surprised I wasn't having pain with my contractions.  As soon as they broke my water, everything was super painful and crazy fast. 

    Off to squat... Wink

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    imageCelyn:
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  • cheryl2006cheryl2006
    Come on Hailey! The world is waiting for you to join us! :)
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  • SarahCeeSarahCee

    How about bouncing on an exercise ball?

    Hoping you are holding her in your arms very soon! gl!

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  • rae_dylanzmomrae_dylanzmom member
    I was in your boat. I never did get the contractions to be 'productive,' so I don't know if my advice is worth anything (my LO was stuck and never dropped), but...  I walked a lot (the steepest hill you can find), acupuncture, drank castor oil, had massage on my feet every night, bounced on the ball forever. If I were 42 weeks again, I would maybe do more squatting like mentioned in the pp. GL!
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