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Childbirth

Any way to speed up contractions?

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magicdoll · 13/08/2017 09:07

My waters broke at 3am this morning. I'm currently at home having contractions every 10-15 minutes but have been told I will need to be induced at 10pm tonight if things don't pick up over the day. I really want to avoid being induced as it means I won't get to go to the birth centre or have the water birth I'm hoping for. Does anybody have any tips for speeding things up or do I need to be a bit more patient? Blush

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fatfingeredfran · 13/08/2017 10:26

What have you tried so far?

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gamerpigeon · 13/08/2017 11:26

Clary sage worked for me

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doodlejump1980 · 13/08/2017 11:29

Bounce on a ball? Some vigorous hoovering? Good luck!

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BurchellTheBurchell · 13/08/2017 11:35

Raspberry leaf tea? Don't know if just drinking it on the day would help though but may be worth a try!

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grobagsforever · 13/08/2017 11:36

Sideways walking up and down your stairs

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puggedoff · 13/08/2017 11:38

Clary sage - couple of drops mixed with massage oil rubbed in

Nipple tweaking and orgasm - releases oxytocin worked for me

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puggedoff · 13/08/2017 11:40

Clary sage - couple of drops mixed with massage oil rubbed in

Nipple tweaking and orgasm - releases oxytocin worked for me

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