Reached 40 weeks, any suggestions to help labor progress?

cooks2010 · Nov 25, 2013

Hello,

I just reached 40 weeks and am feeling false contractions, nothing regular or intense. Does anyone have suggestions to progress labor. I do walk (short walks), not really long ones. I am planning to also do some simple yoga exercises to see if this helps.

I would appreciate any suggestions. I am feeling fine and am happy to wait, but my hubby and family around me are getting very anxious which is making me nervous.

thanks,
Cooks.

simpleMom · Nov 25, 2013

I suggest not doing anything to kick-start labor. Please follow doctor's advice. Just relax. Tell your husband that it is quite common for pregnancy to be over due. Many women deliver at 41+ weeks. Eat well. Sleep well. Stay active as much as your body permits.

Priya4oct · Nov 25, 2013

that's absolutely fine...I delivered in 41st week

sapthu02 · Nov 25, 2013

I would suggest pls visit a doctor and dont wait for symptoms
and once you meet your doc you would know waht to do!

Chitravivek · Nov 25, 2013

I would wait for nature to take its course than trying external measures for labor. It's normal for FTM to go past due date.

SUBHAARCHIE · Nov 26, 2013

hi cooks,
i delivered my 1st baby 10 days after due date...normal delivery...nothing to worry...the baby will come out when its ready to come...relax....

cooks2010 · Nov 26, 2013

Hi Everyone, thanks for the reassurance. Had my doctors appt today, my cervix has effaced and thinned out 70% and no dilation yet, so yes things are moving along . The doctor told us to have intercourse, the released hormones in the sperm will relax me and also induce production of oxytocin.

Today my sister will be taking pictures of my pregnant belly with my husband, so a little fun maternity photoshoot .

Thanks once again for everyone's suggestions, will try to relax as much as I can.

Mehana · Dec 1, 2013

Usually doctor advice to wait for 42 weeks if everything goes fine, so you should be okay as you're fine. Be relax, eat well and be happy, monitor your baby heart beat, be slow and active, all the best.

cooks2010 · Dec 1, 2013

Thanks Mehana, still waiting, but enjoying the 4 day break we have here.

tashidelek2002 · Dec 1, 2013

There is nothing to worry about in going over due date (which is sometimes off anyway). I will add though that I used to work in an OB office and one of the dads relayed something years ago that I will pass on. He said that his wife and six of her friends had gotten their labor going after eating pepperoni pizza. Presumably the indigestion was so bad it got stuff stirred up.