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I am 38 weeks pregnant and I am not start dilating yet. Does anybody know what to do to start dilating. I am worried because my tummy is big already and still so high.
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In my experience (I've had 6 kids) you'll start dilating when your body is ready. Sometimes it happens within hours and other times it happens over the course of multiple days. I like to keep moving as much as I can. I found during one of my deliveries that if I don't use the bathroom often enough, it actually impedes progress. I went from a 3 to delivering 15 minutes later after I went to the bathroom. Sometimes, I didn't even realize I needed to use the bathroom because of all that baby weight. So, drink plenty of water and go often. Make sure to move around so those muscles will be able to do their job when the moment to start dilating is right.
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I really know nothing about it but wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!
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Dont rush it, I found that labor is easier on those who naturally dialate rather then forced by medication or swift movement.
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Dont rush it, I found that labor is easier on those who naturally dialate rather then forced by medication or swift movement.
I agree. I've tried all the "so called" ways to induce labor and/or dilate right away- after all, I got pretty uncomfortable and just wanted to meet the little one- but those other ideas didn't work.
I haven't tried either of these:
I have heard of people going to a massage therapist that they've seen their whole pregnancy and they've been able to use the right techniques in the right places to get things going. Also, I've heard that acupuncturists (not all use needles these days) have a way to get things started. But, doing it too soon could be considered irresponsible, so these practitioners usually wait until you've reached a certain point in pregnancy.
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Congratulation! Not all pregnancy is the same. Don't worry when the time is right your bundle of joy will let you know. Walk and drink water will help the process.
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:thumbsup:Do not worry. Just relax and wait. :notworthy:
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i'm right where u are, which is weird. i havent really felt him drop yet. no braxton kicks contractions either. just mild back pain here and there and no leaking milk so it's not time for him to come yet but he can come at anytime. we're due feb 9th but kids have a mind of their own.
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Have sex, stimulate your pelvis!!! :heart:
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Thank you guys. My due date will be the Feb. 4th. This my first baby. Yeah, that was everybody said just take time and wait until the baby is ready. I do some walking about 20 mins a day and core pilates exercise every other day. I drink plenty of water too.
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After having four children, I have come to the conclusion that no home remedies really help at inducing labor. Your baby will come when it's ready and I wouldn't do anything to try to speed up that process. With my first child, the doctor thinned out my cervix, so that I would have my baby by my due date. (He was going on vacation the following week.) Well it turned out, she wasn't ready to come out because her skull wasn't completely fused together and the colored part of her eyes had not finished filling out. I was a bit upset. My second child was 12 days late and he was healthy and had no problems. My third was 4 days late with no problems and my fourth was a week early with no problems and fully developed. I think when they are finished developing, they will come out. Good luck to both of you. Oh and dilation really is no judge on when you will have the baby. With my last two babies, I was 1 cm for the last 3 months. I also had a friend who went to the doc and was 3cm, but didn't have her baby until a month later.
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I delivered my son when i was 38 weeks. I was induced but i had been dilated to 3 for few weeks prior. But you will dilate when your body is ready. If not they will induce you by 40 weeks most likely. I wish you luck!
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Congrats to you! :wave:
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You will dilate when your body is ready. Don't rush things. In my case, I have one daughter (she's 27) and I was induced at 39 weeks, three days and 22 hours. They put an internal monitor inside me and the party was on. My daughter has three children and she says the epidural speeds it up. She should know. She's had three. When I was in labor with her I had her without any painkillers. Congratulations on your near birth.
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Congratulations, I cant wait to see the little baby boy.
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Congratulations ,I hope that baby will born on February that time its not that cold it will be starts warming up.
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I hope so, it will warm up by the, I already miss going outside without coat. And my little girl like to play outside.
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I know right now you want the baby to come out now, but you can not rush it. This something that is not in your control. When the baby is ready then you will be ready. Congrats to you!
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good luck.
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Your body will do it whens it's ready. i know how you feel i just delivered my baby at 39 weeks so relieved
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congrats almost at the finish line :thumbsup:
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i dont know if i am dilating but i know my cervix is just now starting to get soft. the dr hurt me by checking and made me bleed. baby can come anyday now.
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That sounds great.You can rest when the baby come out.
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i'm right where u are, which is weird. i havent really felt him drop yet. no braxton kicks contractions either. just mild back pain here and there and no leaking milk so it's not time for him to come yet but he can come at anytime. we're due feb 9th but kids have a mind of their own.
hi m almost 36 week my due date is march 4 ..... but i feel lower back pain n legs pain..... and from two DAYS milk secretion is this indicate anything????
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i went for a non stress test at the clinic for a routine check up and they sent me by ambulance to the hospital. i guess baby's heart rate dropped for a while. he was being naughty so they did another ultrasound and it dropped again. the said he may just been playing with his cord. they induced my labor for 4 days and the morning of the 4th day i was like i'm done i want a c-section. so he was born 30 mins later and i was happy. stayed in the hospital for 6 days and it was hell coz it was so hard to move and i was hooked up to monitors and IV's. had to change formula coz he had major gas. he is a week old now and he is so cute. we named him gabriel.
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God Bless you all!!!! I have such a long way to go. I am due in September. :binkybaby: :binkybaby: Which is funny cause guess what?.......I was pregnant this time last year!!!! :o :o Hubby is angry :angry7: but he will be alright after all he played a part in this :dontknow: :) Well wish me luck as I roll threw these next months! :wave:
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i still dont need any pain killers for my incision of my c-section. it is healing nicely and u can hardly see it. my baby poops alot and we had to break into another box of diapers.
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Haha Sounds like a new born alright they eat a lot that's why they poop a lot and you can't leave them wet even just a little bit because their skin is so delicate gets rushes really easy.
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do you have plan for epidural?? m confused m at 38 week too
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Congrats on the new baby! I'm glad you're alright and he is, too! YEA! I love brand new babies!
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You have a few more weeks....have you tried walking and sex a little bit rougher than usual.....
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first of all congrats to you, been there, done that 5 times. statistics say that you only have a 4% chance of delivering now. when you hit 40 weeks that increases to 40% chance. take it from someone with experience you want that baby in there as long as possible even though you feel like you want to pop.
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You have a few more weeks....have you tried walking and sex a little bit rougher than usual.....
She posted this a month ago. She posted further on that she had the baby.
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I agree with everyone saying baby will come when baby wants to. I've had 3. All dilated and delivered in there own unique way. My oldest was 2 weeks late and she never dropped ... they ended up inducing her. Funny thing is if I compare my kids personalities to there d-day it's pretty similar. I've got one that just pokes and dawdles. Another that is a procrastinator but than last minute he get's it done. And a third one that does things on her terms when she wants but when there is a deadline she's either early or just on time. Congrats and Best of luck.
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congratulations!
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when i finally had the c-section done i was 39 weeks exactly. i wasnt waiting any longer. he was fine ..just a bit of jandius but that is normal they say. dr say his color is normal now and his slight color change was nothing they were too concerned about. i didnt notice he was slightly yellow. weight is good, everything is good. dont know why he didnt want to come out on his own.
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I finally have the baby 2 mons ago. I was in labor for 16 hours and only 4 inches dilation and my baby heartbeat already dropped. So I ended up to CS. Glad my baby and I were both fine. Thanks God!
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I am 38 weeks pregnant and I am not start dilating yet. Does anybody know what to do to start dilating. I am worried because my tummy is big already and still so high.
oh my, well hang in there you are almost done! You should be glad i know i was to be in my last trimester its smooth sailing now and i wish you and yours all the best :D
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I'm 36 and a half weeks pregnant but I have to get a C-sections so they can keep those contractions ;)