JAJAJA...Oh wait...seriously??

sunkissed7804 · May 2013

I laughed when my OB told me that I am 4 cm dilated...until I realized she was serious!

Yesterday I had my post 40 week internal to see where things were. I cannot believe that I am walking around at a 4!! It really is funny.

I am having lots of BH but no real contractions. I just want this kid to make an appearance! Although my doc said she would likely just have to break my water to start things up, I do not want to be induced at the hospital.

SO...question for all you mama's...

Any recommendations for helping me to induce labor naturally??

I am still having sex, bouncing on my ball, staying active running errands and such, got a pedicure today, and my hubby rubs on my feet at night...anything I should add??

HEEEELP!!! Wink

~also posted to Third Tri board

tokenhoser · May 2013

You're 40 weeks. You don't really have to do anything - you'll probably go into labour in the next 10 days regardless of what you do or don't do. Stay patient. There's no reason to be talking inductions or rupturing membranes yet.

equinus · May 2013

With DD I was 4cm dilated at my 40w1d appt, and my doctor swept my membranes, DD was born less than 12 hours later. I will say once labor actually started, it went quick, under 5 hours for me (FTM).

Besides what you're doing, I would say, try to relax, take a bath and get some rest, labor should be starting any time now, good luck, you'll be meeting your LO soon!

vcabbyw · May 2013

Relax and keep your mind occupied. Being 4cm dialated is no indication of it happening today or next week.

AROM would be my last resort if I had to face a medically necessary induction, and actually prefer to keep my waters intact as long as possible to avoid any other intervention.

CLLDLL · June 2013

vcabbyw:
Relax and keep your mind occupied. Being 4cm dialated is no indication of it happening today or next week. AROM would be my last resort if I had to face a medically necessary induction, and actually prefer to keep my waters intact as long as possible to avoid any other intervention.

I agree with all of this.

FWIW I was 2cm at 36 weeks. 3 cm at 37 weeks. 4 cm at 38 weeks, went into labor after sex at 39 weeks. I walked a ton, bounced on my ball, had sex, ate spicy food, for a whole week after hearing I was 4cm. It will happen when baby and your body are ready. The good thing about being 4 now is that hopefully labor will be fast for you. Mine was just under 4 hours.

erb82 · June 2013

I was walking around at 4 cm dilated for nearly 4 weeks before my last daughter was born. 4 cm at the 36 week appointment, and she wasn't born until just three days before her due date. I tried everything to get that baby out, but she ended up hanging on until she was ready. Just try to be patient (easier said than done), and for FWIW when I finally went into labor it was fast and easier- just 3 hours!

MrsBigTime · June 2013

Pump.

mandy522 · June 2013

Acupuncture! It worked for me, I was in labor within 12 hours. Although, I was already 5 days overdue and heading into the weekend, and dr wanted to induce the following Monday. I figured there was no downside - if it didn't work, it was just a nice hour of relaxation

Since you are already dilated, I would ask your dr about nipple stimulation before AROM. My doctor was going to try that first. She knew I wanted to be mobile, and once they break your water, you will likely have to be monitored.

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