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Share experiences and get support around labour, birth and recovery.

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Two sweeps and still nothing

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Mosschops30 · 05/01/2005 15:39

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pupuce · 08/01/2005 20:29

Spacecadet - have you heard of Ina May Gaskin - the US midwife... she's delivered over 1000 babies, she says castor oil is NOT bad and VERY efficient IF you are on the verge of labour (favourable cervix)... she would never suggest taking it otherwise. She says that in those cases, she has had no incidence of labour on the toilet.... whioch is one of the problems (as it can give you BAD diaorrhea)

pinkdiamond · 08/01/2005 20:29

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Mosschops30 · 08/01/2005 20:27

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miam · 08/01/2005 20:27

Mosschops, don't worry too much about induction. If it has to be, it has to be. I was induced for all 4 of mine (they were much too happy where they were!). All I can suggest is to keep keep moving - it helped to make things a little faster for me. Everything will go fine for you - just think of having that little one in your arms before long. All the best for you - so excited for you! xxxx

pupuce · 08/01/2005 20:26
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Spacecadet · 08/01/2005 20:26

I would be very careful with the castor oil mosschops..Im a nurse and its not generally thought to be a good idea to take castor oil in late preg any more, you are more likely to just end up with a very nasty dose of the trots which will leave you feeling pretty grotty!!and any contractions you do have may well just be a side effect of that and may die away again.If the contractions have died away again it might be a good idea to follow pupuce's advice and got to bed soon..you dont have to sleep ..just relax with a good book or something, it does sound like your baby is getting ready to make his entrance into the world! as I said before if you still have to go for induction, bet they wont have to do much to get you going!

pupuce · 08/01/2005 20:26

Once you get going, it will be quick....

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Mosschops30 · 08/01/2005 20:25

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pupuce · 08/01/2005 20:24

You will.... rest honey - you need it..... you see your body IS starting!

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Mosschops30 · 08/01/2005 20:22

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pupuce · 08/01/2005 20:20

Can you buy Castor Oil at Sainsbury?

pupuce · 08/01/2005 20:19

I should say that in the past I would have suggested walking but as a doula I have seen too many women do that and create some contractions from the walking which led to not much (Harman was an example of that actually) and when you go off to do something like "sleeping/resting" you are NOT trying to get your body going..... it will go on its own. Lye on your side and dose off (as if you have contractions, sleeping is quite "impossible")
Mosschops - if you continue like this, contracting on and off - I am sure they will be happy to delay induiction to Monday as I am sure you will have started by then (if not in THIS night).

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Mosschops30 · 08/01/2005 20:17

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Frizbe · 08/01/2005 20:14

ooh sounds like your definatley on your way, happy walking! take the pethadine when you think it might be getting bad, as the next time you ask, they'll say its too late! its worth it!

pinkdiamond · 08/01/2005 20:13

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Spacecadet · 08/01/2005 20:12

Yes I can see your point abaout resting..I was trying to give advice about keeping contractions going..its important to try and get some rest in the eraly stages as you dont know how much of a long haul you are in for!! I wish paracetamol would help ME sleep!!!!

pinkdiamond · 08/01/2005 20:11

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pupuce · 08/01/2005 20:08

Paracetmalo because it helps you relax and doze off which is what is needed - especially when under stress !
The bath is not a good idea at this stage, I agree.

Spacecadet · 08/01/2005 20:07

gosh..not heard the paracetomol one before pupuce...when I was induced I was advised that walking etc was the best way forward for keeping things going..I would have thought that being upright would be better as the force of gravity takes over iyswim. When I went into labour with my dd1 at one point i ran a bath and was very dissapointed to find my contractions tailed off at that time, only getting going again when I got out and started walking around again.

weightwatchingwaterwitch · 08/01/2005 20:03

Oh no mosschops, you're STILL here? Hope this is it for you.

pupuce · 08/01/2005 20:02

Should add that I disagree with the other 2 posters..... less is best at this point - over stimulating can create a false start !

pupuce · 08/01/2005 20:00

Mosschop.... GO TO BED WITH 2 PARACTEMATOLS... I promise you it will help.... you'll wake up in the night with stronger contractions.... go for it honey !

Spacecadet · 08/01/2005 19:58

sounds promising!!! keep moving about, and twiddle those nipples!! its helps to keep the momentum up, (apparently nipple stimulation releases oxytocin into the body which causes you to contract) keep us posted..good luck!!

Stripymouse · 08/01/2005 19:52

oooh - jsut found this thread, how exciting.
Walk, walk walk to keep them going, don?t be tempted to lie down too much ( I know you are meant to take early stages easy and conserve energy) but keeping upright and mobile is the best thing to do..mine tailed on and off all day with DD2 and went for a longish walk and the constant walking really helped kick it into action (was walking in the dark ho ho with DH ready to dash back for the car if necessary!!)
keep us posted if you can

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Mosschops30 · 08/01/2005 19:49

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