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Asked by GemGem

Q: Not a question, just a moan

I feel like I've tried everything pineapple, raspberry leaf, nipple stimulation (with and without a pump) even SEX! Which has been very rare since day one of pregnancy and of course sitting/rocking/bouncing on my birthing ball. I'm fed up!! i know she will come when she is ready but at this point I'm angry that this is the case. I can't bare another sleepless night trying to ROLL out of bed to the bathroom and constantly tossing and turning because my hips and legs are painful. I'm annoyed that I'm having lots of twinges and tightenings a but no actual labour, the disappointment every morning to find I haven't been woken with those very much welcome Labour pains.. I know I need to be patient but the last few days my anxiety for this to just happen has taken over me and I feel blinded by it. I cannot see the end. Rant over

This question was asked Jul. 8, 2013 3:26pm
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Answered by jkim80 - Jul. 15, 2013 1:35am

look up accupressure message for pregnancy and labor, thee are points around ankle and hand that can help start and maintain contractions, it helped me, I noticed a big difference when used them but what finally kicked labour into high gear was castor oil my guy didn't want to drop at first so my labor kept stalling at first lots of contractions but not very productive cervix wise but I took castor oil and later that day taadaa productive labor and baby :) good luck I know those last weeks can be hellish but they will be worth it when baby is healthy and in your arms

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Answered by meghanraby - Jul. 14, 2013 12:58am

I took evening primrose oil a few days before I gave birth and she came 1 day early. Not sure if it did the trick or not.

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Answered by Ginalea - Jul. 12, 2013 8:54am

I hear ya girl!!!! I myself also tried everything.....these babies I tell ya have a mind of their own.

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Answered by jezel98036 - Jul. 9, 2013 10:27pm

.Try having someone massage around the ankle bone. In massage ; therepist are trained to avoid this area so as not to cause a woman to go into labor. However it is ok when a woman is close to their due date. I gave done this to help women go into labor and progress in labor.

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Answered by GemGem - Jul. 8, 2013 5:14pm

Thank you, I will carry on with trying lol.

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Answered by essemkay - Jul. 8, 2013 4:54pm

Awwww. I know - those last weeks do take forever!! I hope you get to meet your baby girl soon. :)

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Answered by GemGem - Jul. 8, 2013 4:40pm

I'm too frightened to try castor oil lol I have thought about it but seen so many horror stories! I'm 37+ 3 days there's plenty of time for her to make an appearance but knowing she's term and feeling totally ready I'm eager for it sooner rather than later... I've lost my patience especially when I'm having all the tightening/pains and a heaviness feeling. I was induced with mh don so wouldn't know how labour feels naturally. How long are these last few weeks ?! To long :(

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Answered by essemkay - Jul. 8, 2013 4:15pm

I'm sorry. I know just how you feel! My last baby was 2 weeks late - probably would have never come out, I had to have a c-section. I wasn't the least bit dilated or effaced, she never dropped and at 41 weeks, still have enough space to flip transverse.

My doctor said sex is the ONLY old wives tale that potentially can help - something about both the semen softening the cervix in conjunction with the orgasm. But even then, only if you're already dilating and progressing. Although I know women who swear castor oil helped them (didn't see that on your list).

How far along are you?

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