Hi all just looking for a bit of advice on how long people's experiences of the latent phase are? I'm currently 40+1, have been having regular contractions since 4pm yesterday; got checked at labour ward earlier on and pains were every 5-6 minutes however cervix was 25% effaced but still closed (which if im correct means thinned by 25% right?)
She attempted a sweep whilst there to see if that helped and since then iv had very painful period pains and bum pressure however the other contractions have slowed down slightly although are still coming and going.
I have a consultant appt on tuesday, was supposed to be booking an induction for this week and im really worried now that since things seem to be starting on their own that theyre gonna just leave me be to go on my own but i dont think i can stand this till even tuesday never mind longer!
How long did everyones last and anyone got any tips on speeding things up? tried raspberry leaf tea; ball bouncing; sex; pineapple; baths; walking