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Childbirth

DIY Sweep?

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claraenglish · 22/10/2007 19:44

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janestillhere · 22/10/2007 20:02

Don't be daft! You may introduce an infection or something may happen untoward. You'd never forgive yourself woman!

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Bluestocking · 22/10/2007 20:03

You know what, I think that the reason that vigorous sex is recommended for overdue babies is that it acts as a DIY sweep.

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belgo · 22/10/2007 20:04

there's a reason why midwives are trained in doing this. Don't do it yourself! Risk of infection, breaking your waters.

Most likely however you just wouldn't do it right.

have sex instead, that worked for me!

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chocolatespiders · 22/10/2007 20:04

i would have lots of sex with lots of foreplay....

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Loopymumsy · 22/10/2007 20:16

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claraenglish · 22/10/2007 20:16

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chocolatespiders · 22/10/2007 20:20

just try and enjoy last few days... your days will soon be filled with baby


best wishes

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claraenglish · 22/10/2007 20:22

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Santasmissyontheside · 22/10/2007 20:23

I did loads i was also 2 cm having the odd contractions. And it did bugger all. Induction did the trick! Your always that bit dialated with subsequent pg. Is it your first?

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Santasmissyontheside · 22/10/2007 20:26

You need to squat by the way to be able to reach! !

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Santasmissyontheside · 22/10/2007 20:26

You need to squat by the way to be able to reach! !

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Santasmissyontheside · 22/10/2007 20:26

You need to squat by the way to be able to reach! !

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chocolatespiders · 22/10/2007 20:27

how many weeks are you?

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Santasmissyontheside · 22/10/2007 20:28

I did speak to lulu mama about it. Not just randomly shoved my fingers up!

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claraenglish · 22/10/2007 20:29

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singyswife · 22/10/2007 20:33

Get dp to pinch your little toe quite hard. Something about the way it is connected to your uterus (reflexology and all that). I tried that too. Tried it all me!!!!!!!

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CarGirl · 22/10/2007 20:35

1-2cm is quite good, honest it is!!! Keep going with the sex twice daily. Usually the experts come along and remind us all that 2 hours is a huge amount of time in which everything can change.

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Santasmissyontheside · 22/10/2007 20:36

With my first lots of walking and sex did it. If its your first your on your way. Relax as much as you can you want to put that pool to use!

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ADragonIs4LifeNotJustHalloween · 22/10/2007 20:37

Try calling a chimney sweep.

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Santasmissyontheside · 22/10/2007 20:39

Ps i wanted water birth with this one but if your induced my hosp didn't allow it so try and hang on. I bet it happens tomorow

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claraenglish · 22/10/2007 20:43

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CarGirl · 22/10/2007 20:48

no the sex will still help, each time it's probably helping just a little bit more. Warn your dh that his got his duty to do

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Santasmissyontheside · 22/10/2007 20:52

I had bad spd this time around hence being induced! Not nice is it. I know its horrible as as soon as midwife says you've started to dialate your like bring it on! Only for nothing to happen. Its down heartening but being 1 to 2 cm with your first is good! Lots of sex it is then!

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claraenglish · 22/10/2007 20:59

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