To ask for help getting this labor started! (Lighthearted)

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MrsA2015 · 29/10/2024 11:39

3 days over due date (I know 41wks is fine to get to) but I'm fed up and have tried the classics!

Any other suggestions?

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UpUpUpU · 29/10/2024 11:53

Oxytocin is your friend here! Lots of cuddling, relaxing, doing things that make you smile.

Nipple stimulation such as hand expressing.

If all else fails, book a nice treat like a meal out or to meet up with friends and your waters will probably go as you are walking out the door 😂😂

Stressing will get you knowhere so avoid that.

have you had any sweeps from the midwife?

Mooburger · 29/10/2024 11:51

Want to 42 weeks with both of mine so kk solid advice although I did eat the largest slice of chocolate cake I've ever eaten a couple of hours before DC2 arrived so always suggest that can't hurt!

Mrsttcno1 · 29/10/2024 11:50

Things I tried (wasn’t 100% successful, started “slow labour” and then I was induced) but anything is worth a try:

Curb walking
Walking up and down the stairs
Spicy curry
Sex
Long walks
Eating dates & pineapple!

Good luck! Xx

LiveLaughGoblin · 29/10/2024 11:49

I got to 41+5 and tried everything…no advice unfortunately, just solidarity! Admitted defeat and went for induction in the end and the pessary was enough to kick it all off. She’s now 2 and still a Velcro child so it all makes sense!

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