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Lacey19 · Nov 16, 2007, 03:50 AM

Hi guys, I'm 39 weeks and 5 days pregnant and I feel asthough I've tried everything possible to bring labour on but had not luck so far. Ive tried castor oil (Gave me the poops) pineapple, sex, long walks and massages but nothing has worked. Has anyone got any other suggestions? I would really be grateful. REALLY fed up now.

Curlyben · Nov 16, 2007, 03:54 AM

Curry and football ;)

Lacey19 · Nov 16, 2007, 03:57 AM

Lol football?? Really not feeling having a curry right now though... How have you been curly ben its been a while.

J_9 · Nov 16, 2007, 06:03 AM

Lacey, your body will go into labor when it is ready. There is nothing, other than sex, that will bring on labor. I'm sorry, and I feel your pain, but the longer this bun is in the oven the healthier it will be when it gets out.

Lacey19 · Nov 16, 2007, 06:08 AM

Yeah I know but I'm sooooooooooooooooooooo fed up now. I want to be able to see my own feet lol.

J_9 · Nov 16, 2007, 06:14 AM

I know honey, I know. I've been through that 4 times. I totally understand where you are coming from. BUT, you want a healthy baby right? You will just have to let the pregnancy run it's course. Unless of course, the doctor is willing to induce. And that is very possible after 39 weeks.

But do you want the added pain of induction?

Lacey19 · Nov 16, 2007, 06:16 AM

Yeah I do want a healthy baby, due for a sweep Tuesday if nothing!! Had a lot of pressure down below though no contractions or mucus loss or waters breaking lol

J_9 · Nov 16, 2007, 06:50 AM

You may not have mucous loss or rupture of your membranes. It doesn't happen with every pregnancy. But you WILL have contractions, and you WILL know when they are here.

You're due for a sweep? I'm sorry I don't know what that is, we don't use that term here in the US. Could you let me know what it is? I like to learn new terminology to use with my patients. I now use jab instead of shot and the kiddos don't get so freaked out. Thanks.

Lacey19 · Nov 16, 2007, 06:54 AM

Sweep is membrane sweep.

J_9 · Nov 16, 2007, 07:01 AM

You mean like a pap smear?

Or when they check for GroupB strep?

Lacey19 · Nov 16, 2007, 07:05 AM

Lol not too sure where they bring the cervix forward!

J_9 · Nov 16, 2007, 07:07 AM

Hmm, never heard of that. I was taught that the cervix is immovable other than when it thins and dilates during labor. Would you mind asking your midwife/doctor for me? I would love to know what it is.

babieface85 · Nov 16, 2007, 05:42 PM

I am 40 weeks and 4 days... I feel your pain.

J_9 · Nov 16, 2007, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by babieface85

I am 40 weeks and 4 days...I feel your pain.

Is your doctor considering induction yet? If not, you should discuss the possibility. Late term can run some risks too.

babieface85 · Nov 16, 2007, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by J_9

Is your doctor considering induction yet? If not, you should discuss the possibility. Late term can run some risks too.

Yah, I am set to be induced Tuesday if nothing happens. I very relaxed knowing the pregnancy will come to an end by a certain date.

J_9 · Nov 16, 2007, 05:55 PM

Great good, glad to hear I'll be an aunt on Tuesday!

That makes, oh, close to 20 online nieces and nephews. LOL

babieface85 · Nov 16, 2007, 06:08 PM

Big family! :)

Lacey19 · Nov 17, 2007, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by J_9

Hmm, never heard of that. I was taught that the cervix is immovable other than when it thins and dilates during labor. Would you mind asking your midwife/doctor for me? I would love to know what it is.

Its an internal examination where they sweep your cervix to help bring on labour. I will try and find out in more detail though for you.

J_9 · Nov 17, 2007, 09:58 AM

Ah, I got you now! Stimulating the cervix like a sweep or even sex, causes th cervix to release a hormone called progesterone that helps to induce labor.

Ahh, thank you for that info :D . I'll remember that one :D!

Lacey19 · Nov 17, 2007, 10:00 AM

Lol no problem.