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I am 39 weeks pregnant and Having contractions what can i do to make them stronger and close together ?

Alesha - posted on 06/26/2012 ( 3 moms have responded )

I am 39 weeks pregnant and having contractions that come on and off what can i do to make them come stronger and closer together this is my third pregnancy but my first boy and I am in so much pain with this one I have been to the hospital twice and sent home because I am still 3cm dilated and i really am ready for this baby to come. and please no one comment if you are going to say baby will come when he is good and ready cause I know and think he is ready just need a little nudge to getting to the point. please help.

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Claire - posted on 08/24/2012

walk walk walk.. and more walking :) also if you can go and see midwife and ask for a sweep, both of these things brought my labour on very quickly! hope it happens soon for you :)

Alesha - posted on 06/26/2012

Thanks Kaitlin Finn for your advice I really appreciate it

Kaitlin - posted on 06/26/2012

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The best things that you can do involve pampering yourself (huzzah!)
First, be sure to eat small meals and drink lots of water- if they are just dehydration related contractions, they won't do much and will be very uncomfortable. Try to relax- get a pedicure if you can afford it, get some take out, sit on a birth ball and watch a comedy- something to make you really laugh. If you're tightening up every time you have a contraction (oh is this it? or this? or this?) your body won't relax enough to let the baby fall into place with those little practice contractions you are having. Try taking a walk too, it will help open up your hips and let baby fall further. Good luck!
I would not recommend anything like laxitives- it's really dangerous- even 'natural' ways that involve them can be very dangerous to you and your baby.