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babylove628
mommy of two!
Member since 11/09 2733 total posts
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Maggie
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any tricks to speed up dilation?
I'm 3 cm dilated (last week I was at 0 and this week I jumped to 3 cm) I'm having sporadic mild contractions and sharp pains in the hoo-hah bc the babys head is down low....nothing consistent tho.
What can I do, if anything, to speed up my cervical dilation and get this labor moving?
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Posted 3/25/11 10:25 AM  |
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Melissa1013
My sweet boy
Member since 1/08 1933 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: any tricks to speed up dilation?
Lots of walking! I also used a yoga ball towards the end of my first pregnancy. It helped with my back and was pretty comfy to sit on. I swear that helped me get that baby down.
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| Posted 3/25/11 10:28 AM |
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drwifettc
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Re: any tricks to speed up dilation?
Sex! Something in semen acts similarly to the drugs they give you during labor to soften your cervix and get things going.
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| Posted 3/25/11 10:40 AM |
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babylove628
mommy of two!
Member since 11/09 2733 total posts
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Maggie
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Re: any tricks to speed up dilation?
I think I'm gonna try walking as much as I can, it's just so painful cause he presses his little head down there and it stops me dead in my tracks.
Sex is out of the question, DH won't touch me  
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| Posted 3/25/11 11:02 AM |
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Re: any tricks to speed up dilation?
Posted by babylove628
I think I'm gonna try walking as much as I can, it's just so painful cause he presses his little head down there and it stops me dead in my tracks.
Sex is out of the question, DH won't touch me
I am 2-3cm and feeling the same things. I am going to try lots of walking and find more things for me to do around the house.
DH won't come near me either, lol
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| Posted 3/25/11 11:43 AM |
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cinnabon
Complete..
Member since 6/10 1592 total posts
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B
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Re: any tricks to speed up dilation?
Stairs, and if poss skip a step.
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| Posted 3/26/11 2:01 AM |
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jennyal
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Re: any tricks to speed up dilation?
Posted by JerseyMamaOf2
Posted by babylove628
I think I'm gonna try walking as much as I can, it's just so painful cause he presses his little head down there and it stops me dead in my tracks.
Sex is out of the question, DH won't touch me
I am 2-3cm and feeling the same things. I am going to try lots of walking and find more things for me to do around the house.
DH won't come near me either, lol
i'll stick to walking...39 w here and i am so anxious.....this baby feels HUGE!!..
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sunflowerjesss
Mommy to 3!
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Jesss, duh.
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Re: any tricks to speed up dilation?
Yoga ball definitely helps open your pelvis up bringing the baby further down.
Walking.
Red raspberry leaf tea.
DTD.
Castor Oil.
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barbara89
LIF Adolescent
Member since 2/09 601 total posts
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Re: any tricks to speed up dilation?
Half a glass of red wine!
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| Posted 3/26/11 10:20 AM |
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Jodee
I love my girls
Member since 11/08 1510 total posts
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Danielle
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Re: any tricks to speed up dilation?
all of the aboe metnioned and gently bouncing on the pilates ball???
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| Posted 3/26/11 10:25 AM |
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mosh913
baby boy coming spring '11
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Re: any tricks to speed up dilation?
def sex. It's uncomfortable, but I'm on a mission! I was 1 cm on Wed.
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| Posted 3/26/11 10:28 AM |
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KrisT
Two Boys for Me!!
Member since 1/07 5213 total posts
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Kristin
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Re: any tricks to speed up dilation?
I'm in the same boat as you except 2 cm  I want this baby out NOW!
With DS, the night I went into labor I had this spicy buffalo chicken dip and went for a very long walk. I think I am going to try it again tonight but my baby's head also is really low so walking is just not that comfortable.
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