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41 + 4 week pregnant... want to avoid induction!

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authenticallyclara · 06/07/2021 14:09

Hi all!

Just looking for advice or similar experiences really. I'm 41 + 4 weeks pregnant with DD2. My cervix has been 2cm- 3cm dilated for weeks, fully effaced and head has been engaged since about 36 weeks.... but - still pregnant! I've also been having on and off contractions and little twinges for almost a month 😩

I've been booked for an induction on Friday where they're hoping to break my waters to get things moving.

Is there any way of trying to get labour going before then? I feel like I've tried everything and would love to go into labour spontaneously but also am aware of the risks post 42 weeks of pregnancy.

With DD1 I went into labour after a sweep at 40 + 5, but I've had two sweeps now and still no baby! Just feeling a bit deflated as all the people I was pregnant with have now had their babies but mine doesn't want to budge!

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IHTC · 06/07/2021 14:16

Have you tried:

  • Bouncing on an exercise ball
  • Sex
  • Spicy curry
  • Lots of pineapple
  • Baths
  • Lots of walking
Mamamamasaurus · 06/07/2021 14:27

I know it's uncomfortable and the last thing you want to do, but walk - as long as you can, as far as you can, even just laps round the block.

I tried - curry, pineapple, sex, gym ball, all of it and nothing worked for me. Walking will help baby's head and your cervix, I've got everything crossed for you!

timeisnotaline · 06/07/2021 14:30

Breaking your waters might do it drug free, it kicked things off immediately for me.

IncyWincy21 · 06/07/2021 14:32

Might be uncomfortable but walking up and down the stairs

authenticallyclara · 07/07/2021 16:05

Thanks ladies! Lost mucus plug last night and this morning and have been having on/off mild contractions ever since! Hopefully things are beginning

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Snowbeau · 07/07/2021 16:11

You don't have to agree to the induction if it's not what you want.

Snowbeau · 07/07/2021 16:11

Fingers crossed things progress for you :)

Purple21 · 07/07/2021 16:12

Great news!
Good luck!

LBTM · 07/07/2021 16:14

I tried all the things they say hello and nothing happened! I got my waters broken at 41+4 and went into labour straight away. I found that labour much easier than my spontaneous labour so don't be too worried about induction. Good luck!

authenticallyclara · 08/07/2021 03:13

Hey all!

Well I had my baby girl today (7/7/21) at 11:50pm. Weighing 8 Ibs 2 - and super quick labour! Came into the birthing centre at 8:30pm!

Thanks for all your advice and encouragement!

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Purple21 · 08/07/2021 07:52

Awr congratulations!!
Enjoy your new baby girl! The baby bubble is amazing 💕

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