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Whoever said second labours are quicker was lying!

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cantthinkattheminute · 30/06/2018 17:52

Anyone any tips for speeding up slow labour? Did labour was under 8 hours start to finish. Currently 39+ weeks with second. Went to mlu unit last night at 9pm after contractions started at 4ish. They were coming every 2-3minutes and lasting 45seconds. When I was examined I was 2cm and sent home. Contractions have com3 and gone since. What Can I do to speed things up?

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MrsBartlettforthewin · 30/06/2018 18:04

Bounce on your ball. Drink lots of water. Have sex.

Sorry things are being so rubbish but at least you know you're on your way.

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Levithecat · 01/07/2018 07:53

Agree, bounce or dance around a bit, keep on your feet, tonnes of water. Deep breathing down into your bump, inagine your cervix opening etc.m. You may surprise yourself and speed up very quickly. Know it’s hard After a fairly rapid first labour. Good luck!

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cantthinkattheminute · 01/07/2018 11:00

Tried all that. Things have slowed away down. Trying to stay relaxed!

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Levithecat · 01/07/2018 14:16

Hope things start speeding up for you, cant.

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MrsBartlettforthewin · 01/07/2018 18:25

When do you next see your midwife? Though sadly at this point it is just a waiting game which I know isn't helpful but maybe try and do some things that you won't be able to do for a while once the baby is here: nice meal out, hair cut, pamper etc.