10 Reasons your cervix is not dilating (faster) and what to do about it - What causes slow dilation?
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- čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
- Why are you not dilating / dilating so slow? The answer is: there can be many different reasons. So, in this video, Nathalie Kaufmann, Pregnancy & Birth Consultant and TCM Therapist, and Mathias Ritter, Researcher and Science Geek, explain the 10 most common reasons why you are not dilating or dilating very slowly.
First, they explain several reasons why you are not dilating or dilating very slowly that can apply no matter if you are in labor or not. To be precise, they explain why a lack of dilation, or a slow dilation, can be a problem of the cervix itself and why it is important to deal with it even before the problem of lack of dilation or slow dilation occurs.
Next, they explain why it could be the baby and baby’s position why you are not dilating or dilating so slowly.
Next, they discuss several reasons why you are not dilating or dilating very slowly which apply only once you are in labor. In particular, they discuss how things that you do or don’t do during your labor can slow down your dilation. And finally, they also briefly discuss how inadequate contractions can slow down your dilation and why sometimes, there is just no obvious reason for a slow or lack of dilation.
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Simkin, Penny; Hanson Lisa and Ancheta, Ruth (2017): The Labor Progress Handbook: Early Interventions to Prevent and Treat Dystocia. Fourth Edition. John Wiley and Sons.
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I’m 39weeks and 2days pregnant, not yet dilating 🥺
@@julienabe8522 Well, I hope that this video helped you understand why this could be the case (and why it's not necessarily a problem)...
Also, if you like, check out the videos that we mention at the end of this video! They could be a big help to get your dilation going...
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤
Good morning care about little ones💗 my wife is pregnant and she had a varicose veins, it will affect to her when she gets our baby out?? Thank you..
@@kylenixontv Hi there! 😊
Varicose veins normally won't cause any problems during labor. In fact, normally, not even vulvar varicose veins cause a problem because such veins usually have a very low level of blood flowing through them. So, normally, there is no reason to worry about it.
That said, if your wife has "vulvar" varicose veins, we always recommend letting your midwife know so that she can take care of it during the delivery.
But again, normally, they don't affect labor the delivery of the baby.
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you, your wife and your baby!! ❤️
To all the mamas stressing about dilation: don't worry if you're not dilated at the end of your pregnancy. I gave birth to my first a few weeks ago and was not dilated at all according to my doctor. But once labor contractions started I dilated super quickly! Went from 4 to 10 cm within an hour and was shocked when they told me baby wants out now!
You never know exactly how things will go beforehand so don't worry too much.
We love this!! 😊 Thanks SO MUCH for your words! Exactly our point here! You can go into labor with ZERO dilation. It does not mean anything! It's the contractions which will dilate the cervix eventually!!
Thanks so much again! 😊
Thank you!!!
Thank you lovely
I'm a 3rd time mum n I'm due tomorrow and my cervix was high n hard to reach
Lets hope everything happens in the 24hours of labour that I usually go through 😊
Same situvation😢.. My date is after 2 days but cervix still closed and hard
I am due April 17th 2024 and I am headed in for induction on the 13th 😂 I have not dilated at all and my baby girl is most definitely comfortable in my womb😂 I don’t blame her I’ve been taking good care of me and her and EATING GOOD ALSO‼️
Nathalie and Mathias, thank you both so much for the exceeding care, quality and craftsmanship you put into each of your videos; you both make a wonderful team! I've been on a binge since I found your channel, now I feel so informed and have gained great confidence concerning my own pregnancy.
Today I am 40 weeks, 3 days! My baby will be here soon, and I will be employing what I learned in this particular video to hopefully help things move along! Cheers!
Hi there 😊,
thanks SO MUCH for your very lovely comment and feedback! 😘 It is very much appreciated and we are very happy to hear that you find our videos informative and helpful! 😊
Exciting days are ahead of you!! We still remember that moment when we met our son for the very first time! When you meet your baby, enjoy every second of it!! 🥰
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
Hello Nathalie and Mathias, i have been watching u since beginning of pregnancy,and now im 34 weeks, i pray i give birth naturally because 1st birth my water broke at 38 weeks and labor was processing so slow,i qas dilating so slow for 2 days and doctors were not patient and tht led me to c section, hoping ur i formation will help me and praying for a vbac
Hi there 😊,
thanks so much for sharing this with us! We are very grateful for such loyal subscribers! 🥰
What happened during your first delivery can have many reasons. Most of the times, however, it is because of baby's position.
But don't worry! It does not mean that it will happen again! We are sure, everything will be alright this time!
Sending you lots of prayers! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
I wish I would have found this video with my second pregnancy. My water broke at 35 weeks and had to stay in the hospital to keep pregnant as long as possible. I was afraid to move so I wouldn't go into labor. When I did go into labor a week later I had to have an emergency c section because I wasn't dilating. I'm 39 weeks with my 3rd now and am using all your tips for hopefully a successful vbac. Fingers crossed!!
Hi there 😊,
please don't worry! Just because your last pregnancy ended up in complications, does not mean that this pregnancy will end the same way!
Your body knows what it is doing! And we are sure that - this time - everything will be perfect!! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
I've been having early labour contractions on and off since 30 hours ago and am still only 2 cm dilated as of today, so this is good to know. My baby has been engaged for weeks and my ob/gyn said that I'm quite effaced, which wasn't the case last week. When trying to read up on it, I was reading a lot of "don't stress" and rest messages, but it looks like that was what backfired on me. That and the long bath, because I thought the relaxation would help. (Probably over-hydration too, because I habitually drink a lot more than most people I know.) To be fair, the doctor said that since it was night time for most of the more intense contractions, trying to rest was the right thing to do. I'm 38 weeks along and progress is being made, so I should probably just be patient at this point.
Hi there, 😊
we would not worry at all! Your body clearly shows that it is preparing for labor! 😊 So, as you said yourself, it is probably just a matter of being patient (although we totally get that THAT is not easy !).
We always tell women: trust that your body knows what it is doing! And at least, you can see that there is progress - so everything is headed in the right direction! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thank you!
Hi, thank you for all the useful information. I would like to know what do you think about using Aniball/EpiNo in preparation for labour? Many thanks.
Hi there 😊,
you are MOST WELCOME - we are happy if you find our videos helpful!
Regarding your question:
When it comes to scientific studies, the results are mixed. There is only one bigger study which included some 400 women and says that the Aniball is super effective. However, from a statistical point of view, the study is not THAT reliable....
This means that we cannot reliably say if Aniball or Epi-No really make a difference. However, we cannot deny that, by now, we know lots of women who have used such products and either did not tear at all or only had a first degree tear.
Because of that, we even decided to include into our childbirth class where we show women how to apply the Aniball.
However, the Epi-No works in the exact same way, if you prefer that one...
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
With my 1st baby I was dilated 2cm for weeks before I was induced.
This is my 2nd baby I’m currently 37 weeks and dilated 4cm waiting and waiting because the ER won’t take me until I’m 6cm
We know the waiting game can be quite tough... 😬 But don't worry! You will get there!
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
Hi hello thank you so much for your valuable information for me which is very much helpful I would like to thank our true God who has given you such knowledge to help the humanity with your lovable heart can you please tell me which diet should I follow after c-section , my baby is 2 months old . Thankyou so much love from India.
Hi there 😊,
first of all, thanks so much for your lovely feedback - it is very much appreciated! And we are very happy to hear that you find our content helpful!
A post-C-section diet should be as healthy as possible so that your body receives all the nutrients that it needs. So, if possible, add lots of vegetables and fruits to your diet. Also, have a few sips of pineapple juice every now and then to help with the healing process (except when you suffer from heartburn).
Keep in mind: when we say: healthy diet, we don't mean a low-caloric diet. Your body urgently needs the calories because breastfeeding requires lots of energy (and so does the healing process)...
So in brief: there is no particular diet that you have to eat. Just make sure that whatever you do it contains lots of nutrients for your body!
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Here I am, lying in a warm bath for the last hour, looking up ways to speed up labor 😑
Oh! How exciting! 😍
So this means that you probably hold your sweet little baby in your arms right now, right? 🥰🥰
@@CareAboutLittleOnes omg!! Yes!!!! I had her December 21st!!! On December 20th I took a walk for an hour and half, did some curb walking, had sex, ate dates, and drank two glasses of pineapple juice (I also took a bath) and at 11pm that night I went into labor!
@@katievee222 Aw, how lovely!! CONTRATULATIONS on your sweet little baby girl!! 🥰🥰
Hope you both are recovering well!! ❤
@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you so much! And thank you for your channel. It was really helpful for me!
@@katievee222 Thanks so much for your lovely feedback!! 😊 ❤
no matter how many times you do your induction if your cervix doesn’t soften and doesn’t dilate thats 💯 sure you are gonna have CS be ready ladies , wish you guys had made this video bfr and make myself mentally prepared for CS. Thank you so much for all the informative videos on your YT channel
Hi there 😊,
thanks SO MUCH for your lovely feedback - we are very happy to hear that you find our videos informative! 😊
Yes, unfortunately, if your cervix does not dilate at all, then there is nothing else that you can do but having a C-section. However, this is really very very rare. Luckily, in most cases, the cervix will dilate as it is supposed to...
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you so much , hoping to see your more videos on the upcoming days. It would be so helpful to all new moms to be as well as all of us who have already become a mom . 🙏💕
@@punmagar5730 We promise: more videos are coming up! 👍 😊
Hi.my 1st delivery was an emergency csection before 5 years as baby passed meconium. Now at 39th week, I expected vbac,but my care provider told me that I'm not eligible candidate as baby's head is not engaged and scheduled for c section.Is there any way to engage the baby? Btw baby is in cephalic position.Your videos are very useful.thank you soo much
Hi there 😊,
I think we have just the right video for you: czcams.com/video/A8_JTWASGHw/video.html
Also, we recommend that you get a second opinion (ideally from someone who is a VBAC expert). That's because sometimes, a baby only engages once the woman is in labor (it happens particularly often in second pregnancies). So we find it odd that your provider recommends a C-section straight away.
But that's just a thought! Maybe you like to get a second opinion....
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Thank you for your suggestion
Today i completed my 40weeks and this is my second pregnancy, everyone says second one comes sooner than first but I am no were near labor..
Hi there 😊,
from our experience, we can tell you that second ones do not necessarily come earlier. They all take the time they need! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
I’m 38 weeks 3days pregnant my baby is down in, I’m living in canada now I’m 2cm dilated can you please tell me how much time requires for delivery?? Thanks waiting for your response
My placenta is posterior
Hi there 😊,
unfortunately no one is able to tell you for sure how much time it will take for you to go into labor... 😬
The only thing we can tell you is this: if a woman is already 2cm dilated in week 38, she NORMALLY does not need to worry about a spontaneous start of labor (particularly if baby is engaged too, as well as in a good position for labor).
Such women almost always go into labor spontaneously (mostly around or even before their due date). Of course, there can always be exceptions... However, we would not worry too much about it....
We hope this still helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
I'm 40 weeks and 5 days pregnant, I'm on latent stage of labor. Mucus plug already came out and I had already have intense contraction, but my cervix is not dilating/ still close.
Hi there May 😘,
when it comes to dilating, there is normally really no need to worry! Your contractions will take care of your dilation! In fact, not every woman dilates before labor starts!
So, please don't worry too much about your dilation! We are sure, everything will be fine! 😘
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
M 40 weeks
M not getting contractions nor even my cervix is dilating may b bc m severe depression pateint
Hi there Aleena 😘,
yes, a severe depression can indeed have a very big impact on this! We have had several cases like yours before.... However, to date, we are still not sure if the problem is caused by the depression itself or because of the medications that women often take against the depression...
It's difficult to come up with good advice here! We tried acupuncture treatments in the past to deal with such cases. However, the treatment did not focus on labor induction, but on the depression itself It did help SOME women... So maybe, this is something that could work for you too?
We are sorry that we cannot be a better help here...
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
37ws contractions and all other symptoms of labor but Im not dilating more than 2cm and I've been at 2cm for three weeks now
Hi there 😊,
please do not worry at all! If you are already a bit dilated at 37 weeks, that's great! And your contractions will take care if the rest! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
I am in 39 week 3 days I am an active person even before delivery and even after pregnancy.. I did all workout yoga household chores my baby in cephalic anterior position still no r yet dilated I have lost all hopes
Hi there 😊,
we can assure you: we have met hundreds of women who were 0 dilated before labor started. And they all gave birth to perfectly healthy babies in normal deliveries.
So, please stop worrying about your dilation! Your contractions will take care of it!
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
I labored for 2days and didnt dilate past 5cm, the next day I only dilated to 7cm and wasnt able to have my baby naturally. No one could tell me why
Hi there 😘,
unfortunately, some women are not able to dilate: Some don't dilate at all. Others cannot dilate to 10cm, even with contractions.
It is still quite unknown what actually causes it. And the strange thing is also that it does not necessarily happen in subsequent deliveries too.
So, unfortunately, there is still a big question mark when it comes to such cases...
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
No rference to advanced labour, agony unending three days and no dilation. I nearly died. The doctors aneasthetist etc had been on hliday, they came in to find me like that and were very angry saying thr nurses andnmidwife should have called them in. It ended in an epidural and 35 stitches
Poor you! We are sorry to hear it! 🙈
35 weeks 4cm dilated bloody mucus showed a lot but have irregular contraction. Want to hold the baby in the womb as long as possible 🙏🙏
Hi there 😘,
we assume that your OB has told you to stay in bed?
In any case, hopefully that little thing stays in there for some more time! 🥰
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Hello mam..! I'm 37 week pregnant with my frst baby..! My dr mentioned 'Cervix uneffaced and Os tip of finger' at my last pv check(36 weeks)..! what does it mean.? pls reply.!
Hi there 😊,
it means that your cervix has not yet thinned out (it is not effaced), but at least, it is a tiny little-bit dilated.
This is good news! Keep in mind that your check was in week 36! Normally, effacement and dilation only happen later, like from week 38/39. Sometimes even later!
So, all good! Your body is getting ready!
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
my baby is in LOA position and adequate AFI..! Im doing walking for 1 hr doing some simple exercises like catcow, squats, butterfly,side lunges..etc.,but my baby is not engaging and im not dilating and baby weight is 3.6kg..! is the weight of baby makes it to not engage..? they said that still cervix is in posterior nd no dilation..! Can i go for induction..?(cz of baby weight)is induction works in my case.?
@@zavithsafira5706 Hi there! 😊
Just because baby is 3.6kg does not mean that baby cannot engage, unless there is something odd with your pelvis...
Keep in mind: both, dilation and engagement, can also only just start once you are in labor. It does not necessarily have to happen before you go into labor.
Your baby is head down and faces your back. That's the most important thing...
So, please stop worrying! Trust that your body knows what it is doing.... 😊
I worked this whole pregnancy I'm now 38+2 and this is my third child and I'm still not dilating
Hi there 😊,
please note that week 38 is still early days. Most women start to dilate by the end of week 38 or week 39. In fact, sometimes, a woman may not dilate at all before labor starts.
Therefore, please don't be worried too much about your dilation! There are also other things which are important, such as the position of your cervix. Trust that your body knows what it is doing!
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes this makes me feel so much better. I’m 38+2 now and haven’t had any contractions, and at yesterdays check in I have no started dilating and just started to soften. All I feel is pressure down low like she’s headbutting me constantly lol
@@AlexisRanae Oh, don't worry at all then! At 37/38 weeks, our focus is on softening the cervix, not dilation! When your cervix is soft, your contractions can take care of your dilation!
So, if your cervix has started to soften, then it is all good! 👍😊
Hey thankyou for your videos i am 38 weeks 5 days pregnant Doctor gave a date one week before my due date for inducing pain they said we cant wait till 40 weeks because your amniotic fluid is little high .. this is my first pregnancy i am soo afraid of inducing pain cause there are side affects please answer
Hi there 😘,
they normally do recommend an induction in case of polyhydramnios (too high levels of amniotic fluid). That's because the baby is able to move around a lot in that case. So the chances of ending up in a not so optimal position is much higher.
Therefore, it is not uncommon to induce labor sometime between week 38 and 39 in case of polyhydramnios. But whether or not it is needed depends on your overall case. But this is something that only your doctor knows because only they are familiar with your pregnancy case.
So, if you believe that an induction is not justified in your case, we recommend getting a second opinion from another doctor! It's the only thing you can do really!
Finally: yes, there can be side effects from an induction, as always when it comes to medical interventions. Plus, they do not always work... And it is the duty of your doctor to inform you about these side effects BEFORE you make a decision. In fact, some of these side effects may be specific to your case (i.e. depending on your pregnancy case). If they don't do that, it is yet another reason to get a second opinion.
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
39 week 1 day not dialated at all no sign of labour or no tiredness nothing I’m very active still now what should I do my baby’s position is cephalic posterior
Hi there 😊,
first of all, please note that on average, a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks. Everything within that range is considered "normal". So maybe, it's just too early for your body at this point...
Moreover, there are many factors which play a role here, such as the position of your baby and the state of your cervix!
That said, in general, several things could help induce labor:
In this video (czcams.com/video/8rehbupwhzY/video.html) we explain several tools to prepare the cervix for labor and to induce labor.
Moreover, birth ball exercises could help (czcams.com/video/UgrbOc4cebY/video.html)
On top of that, the right sitting position can also support the whole process (czcams.com/video/K5uxfr0YJ_E/video.html)
We really hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes Hello, I'm 38weeks and 3days pregnant for second baby my first baby I induced, And now I'm 3-4cm but my cervix is still thick and no labour sign, what's the best thing I need to do
@@princessamolo6384 Hi there! 😊
Patience is the most important factor here! Right now, you are "only" 38 weeks pregnant. So there is really no need to worry right now!
When looking at your dilation, your body clearly shows you that it prepares for labor. So, please don't worry too much about it!
That said, there ARE ways to support the process:
czcams.com/video/UgrbOc4cebY/video.html (exercises)
czcams.com/video/8rehbupwhzY/video.html (other tools)
czcams.com/video/K5uxfr0YJ_E/video.html (sitting)
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤
You guys are giving us great information...i have one c section in my first delivery...now i want to try for vbac but sometimes I feel tangling sensation in my scar that's why I am worried...plz tell me whether this type of sensation is common or not and should I try for vbac...plz must reply
Hi there,
first of all, thanks a lot for your feedback! 😊
Please note that a tingling sensation in a scar (no matter where that scar is located) is generally nothing uncommon. In fact, when you first feel it, is can be a sign that your scar is healing. Of course, only a doctor can tell you for sure where the tingling sensation is coming from. However, that's at least our experience...
Whether or not you can try for VBAC very much depends on other factors, such as the thickness of your uterine scar. We have recorded a video about this! Maybe you find it helpful: czcams.com/video/-re1_KCgKWI/video.html
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Thanks a lot...may God bless you
We’re you able to have a successful vbac as I’m also pregnant with my second and I’m 36 weeks pregnant I also keep feeling tingling sensation
My sister is in labour for 3 days today is her third day she is in pains 20 mints apart for few seconds and her Dr told her that she is 1 cm dilated plz can you suggest something to help her dikate faster she is I her 39 weak
Hi there 😘,
we have a video for you which might help your sister: czcams.com/video/meoul9vuddk/video.html
Please keep in mind though that when labor does not progress, then it is often because baby is not in a good position for labor (f.e. occiput posterior). In that case, ideally, your sister supports her baby to get into a better position.
Unfortunately though, this is something we only discuss in our birth preparation course because this cannot be explained in a single video on youtube....
But try the video above first. Maybe that's all your sister needs....
We wish your ALL THE BEST for her and her baby!! ❤️
Can u pls make a positive vedio on vbac pls
Hi there 😊,
we did produce a video on VBAC already: you can find it here: czcams.com/video/-re1_KCgKWI/video.html
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
This is my second pregnancy.. first was a C-section.but this time I'm trying for a VBAC. Now I'm 38 weeks and my baby is 3k500g.. still I'm not having the labour pain and I don't know whether I can go for a normal birth...?
Hi there 😊,
please do not worry at all! Week 38 is still very early days. Not many women experience contractions in week 38. Most women will go into labor some time around their due date (i.e. week 40), some even later. So, please do not worry at this point at all!
Give your body the time that it needs! Your body knows best what is right for your baby!
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
38 week 2 days pregnant contractions has started but when i went to hospital doctors said my cervix is closed.. what should i do?
Also have seen the bloody show plz help
Hi there 😊,
do you experience strong contractions or are they just mild at this point? How far apart are they? 5min or rather longer, like 10min?
The other question is: do you know the position of your baby in your womb? If your baby is facing your front instead of your back, it often takes much longer to dilate because your baby's head does not apply well to your cervix.
Looking forward to your reply!
Hi am 37 weeks and 5days...when to the hospital tuesday night...got check am 2cm ontill now i guess...and no pain
Hi there 😊,
please note that the biggest part of your cervical dilation only happens once you are in labor and have contractions. Until then, please don't worry about how much you are dilated. Dilation itself is not everything. There are plenty of other things which are important...
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Y am I having slow labour in progress
Hi there 😘,
a slow labor progress can often be related to baby's position. That's because it is not sufficient for baby to be head down. Ideally, your baby is also facing your back instead of your front. If baby does not, it can lead to a slow progress during labor. However, normally, you will still be able to have a normal delivery...
But of course, this is just one possible reason why there is a slow progress (although the most common one).
So, ideally, you try to identify the cause of your slow progress together with your midwife. And then actively support your baby with the help of labor positions....
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
Second baby very easy 9.4 and I am smallish, third easy birth but ppacenta wouldnt come away until baby sucked and saved my life
We don't really know what you mean. How did baby help you with your placenta?
I have been in labour for more than 10 days with little dilation and on off contractions
Hi there 😘,
if it's on and off contractions, then, technically, you are not in true labor. Only once your contractions become regular and come in certain intervals will you go into labor.
It is hard to tell why it's taking so long. But most of the times, it is because of baby's position.
Do you know if baby is facing your back?
I m 40 week pregnant with iugr baby weight 3 kg baby position is face presentation what should I do plz reply
Hi there 😊,
here is a video on how to help baby into a better position for labor: czcams.com/video/wouG3-qVAho/video.html 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes I also have uterine fibroids😭
@@archanapainyuli1751 Located inside or outside?
@@CareAboutLittleOnes inside
Plz help me
At had my son at 40 weeks they gave me pitocien. I was in labour planned on a natural birth but I wasn't dilating and had nothing for the pain then i had an emergency csection. I'm kinda nervous what will happen now..I'm scared of natural birth now😢
Hi there 😘,
yes, I can totally understand why you are nervous right now - given your previous experience.
Did they come up with an explanation as to why you were not dilating last time?
Wish I would’ve seen this sooner 😢 i wasn’t dilating after 32 hrs of my water breaking.. ended up with a C-section 😔
Hi there 😘,
we are sorry to hear that! 🙁
Can we ask if they tried to induce you? Or did they go straight for a C-section?
@@CareAboutLittleOnes They tried to induce me, they inserted a balloon and supposedly I was still 2cm dilated. And the baby was still high up.
@@RoxyGuzman88 Okay, thanks for letting us know!
This is interesting because technically, inserting a balloon catheter is not really a medical induction. It would have been a medical induction, if they administered Pitocin or something else to get labor started. Only such hormones will trigger contractions.... 🧐
@@CareAboutLittleOnes they also gave me pitocin but that didn’t work according to them. I was contracting but not dilating not sure why that happened.
@@RoxyGuzman88 Okay, all clear now! Thanks for sharing this with us!
In that case, there was probably really no other way to get that baby out of there...
But we hope you both are doing well!
My mucus plug has been removed yesterday.. today I feel some pain in lower abdomen I am 38 week pregnant
Is it labor pain ??
Hi there 😊,
it COULD be, yes! However, it's difficult to know for sure. If it is true labor, then you would observe that the pain that you are feeling suddenly becomes more "organized". This means that the contractions come in closer and closer intervals, become longer and stronger.
So, all you can do right now is observe yourself and your contractions and see if there is a change in that pattern that you observe...
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
Pregnant with my second, 38 weeks and cervix still closed. I’m so tired and want to give birth already… I can’t wait to meet my second little baby
Hi there 😊,
we can totally understand your situation! At some point, you just want your body back!
The good news is: at 38 weeks, you are already very close! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you! You two are the best!
Peanut ball trust me
A peanut ball can be a GREAT help, that's right! Particularly if you are confined to bed because of an epidural! 😊