Dilating faster: What they don’t tell you! The best kept secret why labor does not start or progress
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2022
- Did you know that there is one thing which can shut down your labor or prevent it from starting in the first place?
In this video, Nathalie Kaufmann, Pregnancy and Birth Consultant and TCM Therapist, and Mathias Ritter, Researcher and Science Geek, discuss this factor and explain why it can prevent you from dilating faster.
First, they discuss an example from the animal world. To be precise, they discuss a situation when contractions stop in a mammal after they started. Then they explain why the same mechanism also works in humans and why it can cause the body to shut down labor or to prevent labor from starting in the first place.
Next, they explain why this factor is the first thing to take care of before you try anything else to dilate faster.
And finally, they also explain what you should do BEFORE trying anything to get labor started or to intensify your contractions.
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In addition, we invite you to download our labor preparation and induction guide here (bit.ly/3JIu8v9) in which we show you how to prepare your cervix for labor! This will help you increase your chances of a spontaneous start of labor at the end of your pregnancy.
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Thanks so much for watching this video! 😊 Don’t forget to download our labor preparation and induction guide here (bit.ly/3JIu8v9) in which we show you how to prepare your cervix for labor! This will help you increase your chances of a spontaneous start of labor at the end of your pregnancy.
In addition, we invite you to watch our free MINI BIRTHING COURSE, in which we teach you how (not) to breathe during labor. In fact, we show you with the help of a measurement device, how “good” and “bad” breathing techniques affect your body and labor. And by the way: this is also highly relevant if you have plans to have an epidural!
Sign up here, if you like: careaboutlittleones.com/mini-birthing-course !
Hello. .what does it mean when placenta is grade 3 fundal anterior at 39th wk of pregnancy ....can I wait one more weak for labour with grade 3 placenta .... please please please reply me .... currently i m 39wk and 2 day pregnant
@@arajveer6249 Hi there,
fundal anterior refers to the position of the placenta. It means that it is located at the top of the uterus towards the front (i.e. on the side of your belly). So, no problem there!
As for the grade 3 placenta: please note that it is totally normal for a placenta to "mature" over the course of a pregnancy. So grade 3 at 39 weeks is normally not a problem UNLESS your placenta is no longer able to nurture your baby (and to provide your baby with oxygen) - which ,however, one would not expect from a grade 3 placenta....
This is something that, unfortunately, we cannot tell you. Only your doctor can do that.
We can only tell you in general that a grade 3 placenta at 39 weeks is normally not a reason to worry...
We still hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤
Thankyou so much.... for your reply... well wishes for you ... keep growing...!
@@arajveer6249 You are most welcome!!
I started watching you at 37 weeks pregnant. I had went into labor, got to 3cm dilated and everything stopped. I was stuck at 3cm for 2 weeks. 39 weeks and 1 day (October 30th), I went into labor again. It lasted an hour and a half, most of which was spent at home second guessing if I was in labor or not. I gave birth within 40 minutes of being at the hospital. My son came out in 2 pushes. One for his head and the other for the rest. I am so grateful for your videos. This was my first natural birth (no epidural, not by choice but no time for one) and I feel positive that if I hadn't followed your recommendations, it would have been so much harder. Thank you.
Oh, this is really wonderful to hear!! 😊
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on your sweet little baby-boy from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳 We hope you both are doing well!!
Also, thanks SO MUCH for your lovely feedback!! It always makes us very proud to hear when our videos help our community here in youtube!! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️ Enjoy every second with that sweet little thing!! 🥰
I'm currently in 28 weeks and will have a baby boy.You mean once dilated for any cm just let it? I mean...as long as the pain can still control it's fine?
Yes! I intuitively knew I wasn’t going to go into labor because I had so much anxiety weeks leading up to my due date. I couldn’t sleep and I would cry thinking about birth. My doctor swept my membranes on my due date and contractions started shortly after but I still was carrying so much fear. Even my bf was nervous since it was our first time. Two days later I finally decided to let go of the fear and I told myself that I was ready. I ended up giving birth the next day and my labor/delivery only lasted a few hours! Letting go of my fears and expectations was the best thing I did. We’re now enjoying life with our 5 week old! 🥰
Hi there Amelia,
thanks so much for sharing this with us!! 😊
It is INCREDIBLE how fears can block your labor hormones and even shut down labor once it has started. You can try all the things that we explain on this channel. But if you cannot let go of your fears, nothing will help you go into labor...
So, well done! 😊
By the way: CONGRATULATIONS on your little baby from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Dear Nathalie and Mathias,
I would like to thank you both for all your videos and tips that helped me naturally deliver my first baby - a healthy baby girl on the 7th of September(my due date was the 9th). Her Apgar score is 10. I followed many of your videos and many techniques, and I would like to share a bit of my birth story. My water broke at 5:30am on the 6th of September. I had no contractions till about 4pm on the same day. I spent the time sitting on my birth ball and moving around the house. Around 10pm I went to the hospital, with 3cm dialation. I was planning an epidural, but by the time I went to the birth ward and the anestesiologyst was called in, I was already at 9cm - it happened very very fast - I had my baby in my arms by 12.14am on the 7th. I am not gonna lie - it was painful, but in the end I am very happy it all happened naturally, and I can't help but think that all your tips and tricks contributed to the super fast delivery of the baby(appr. 3 hours of strong contractions, followed by 7mins of "pushing", even tho she was basically coming out by herself, I was at no point asked to push, as she was coming out very fast). I did end up with 2nd level tear, but it is not as scary as I thought it would be - I was able to walk and sit by the following day, and now, a week after, I am back to normal self. Few of the things I learned from you and I put in practice are - the use of the birthing ball(can't vote this up enough, I think that was the biggest factor for my fast delivery - I did those excercises for a couple of weeks before I went in labor); eating dates to soften the servix; doing perineal massage from week 37; relaxation and being mindful of my feelings(and many other good tips)
Many thanks again, keep up the great work that you do - I will now start watching your videos focusing on the after birth experiences. ♥
Hi there 😊,
what a wonderful feedback!! 😘😘
First of all: CONGRATULATIONS from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳 We are so happy that both you and your baby girl are doing well!!
And of course, we are really very very happy to hear that our videos helped you with a fast and smooth delivery!! 😍 It makes us so proud to read such a great feedback and we are extremely grateful that you took the time to share your case with us in such detail! We know that time is particularly precious when you have a newborn at home! So, thank you SO MUCH! 😍
We are sorry though that you had a second degree tear! Unfortunately, it happens very often when a baby comes out really fast. In such cases, it is very hard for the midwife to do anything about it.
Normally, your midwife has to guide you in that stage of labor right when the baby "crowns" (i.e. when baby's head appears at the "exit"). Then she has to support the process with her hands and apply counterpressure to help avoid tearing.
When she does not or when the baby comes out very fast, tearing is very likely - no matter if you did a perineal massage or not... However, we are happy to hear that you are okay!
Again, we want to thank you for your detailed feedback! It is really very much appreciated! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️ Enjoy every second with that sweet little thing!
Hello you both! Today I'm writing this note for thanking you both, I had my baby girl born on 9th of october 2022 with a normal vaginal delivery without any cut. Before that I had my son with C-section due to large weight by birth. But this time i followed your videos from week 32, I followed many of your tips, including acupressure, sleeping position, position during labour, diet plan and many other things and most importantly that during stronger contractions when it was getting hard to bear pain while lying on the bed I took those pains in the position you mentioned. All these things helped me a lot. Thank you so much. I wish I could hv followed you in my last delivery as well as you hv mentioned that we need to change our position while in labor that will help baby's head to enter into pelvis three bones easily, that would have helped me for a normal delivery last time as well. But no worries thank you so much for your efforts you are making for everyone to hv a natural delivery. Thank you again from my husband side as well. Now looking for your new videos for best new born baby handling.
Oh wow!! 🥰🥰
First of all: CONGRATULATIONS on your baby girl from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳 We hope that both of you recover well from your delivery!
Second: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPER LOVELY FEEDBACK!! 👍😊 We are moved to tears that you send us such a detailed feedback only 2 days (!) after your delivery!! We cannot even describe in words how much we appreciate that since we know very well what it means to have a newborn at home (particularly one that is not even a week old).
We are really super happy to hear that everything went well and that this time - YOU were in control of your delivery! 👍
However, there is no need to thank US! Because the reality is: watching our videos is one thing. But APPLYING the things in preparation for labor and during labor is a completely different story. That was YOU alone plus your husband! So kudos to him as well for his great support! We need more husbands like him!! 🤗
Again, thank you so much! We wish you and your husband ALL THE BEST!! Enjoy every second with baby number 2! 🥰🥰
@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thank you and carry on the best work
Heyy.. Can u please mention their links and tips which u followed
Amazing insights. Thanks
Thanks so much again for your feedback!! It is much appreciated! 😊👍
Thanks for all of your advice. I have many complications during pregnancy but my baby born naturally last night. Thanks for your guidance.
Hi there 😊,
first of all: thanks so much for sharing this with us!! CONGRATULATIONS on your baby from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳
We are sorry to hear though that you had complications during your pregnancy! We really hope that both, you and your baby are doing well!!
You are MOST WELCOME! We are very happy if our videos helped you through your pregnancy journey! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️ Enjoy every second with that sweet little thing! 🥰
I am 41 weeks pregnant today and really really want the labor to start. I pray for my baby boy to arrive soon ❤
We are sure that you will soon hold that sweet little thing in your arms!! 🥰🥰🥰
Thankyou very much both of u i get to know the things which I never heard before your vedios are helping me a lot to understand all about pregnancy as I am 32weeks pregnant watching this are keeping all the points in my mind so that i may overcome the process of bringing new life to this world............ I appreciate the efforts you both are making for bringing up the content which are very helpful for mom to be and new mommies God bless u both and remember me in your prayers🙏 lots of love and respect from India🇮🇳
Hi there 😊,
thanks SO MUCH for your very lovely feedback!! 😊 It makes us very happy to hear that our videos help you during your pregnancy (and hopefully during your labor)!
Sending you lots of love back from London to India! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Hey Nathalie and Mathias,
I would thank you on behalf of all expecting moms. Your channel is awesome. Thankful that I found it. U both make a wonderful, sweet, charismatic couple. I love the way you complement each other. It is always a pleasure to watch u both and also its wonderful how u reply to each and every comment. God bless u both. I am 37 weeks pregnant now. Single loop of umbilical cord was seen around the foetal neck in the last scan. And my doctor also says that normal delivery after 35 age is risky. So she would not take a chance. Is that true? Also please lwt me know if umbilical cord loops pose any danger to the baby? Have u made a video on that already or would u consider making one?
Thanks a lot and God bless 😘🙌🏻
Hi there 😊,
first of all, thank you SO MUCH for your very lovely feedback!! 😊 It is really incredibly nice of you to share these words with us here on our channel! We are very happy to hear that you find our content helpful!! 😊😘
Regarding your question:
It really makes us incredibly sad, when in 2022 a doctor tries to convince a pregnant woman to have a C-section just because she is older than 35. In our personal opinion, these are the kinds of doctors who are not in the game because they want to help but because they want to earn good money.
We wholeheartedly recommend that you see another doctor because we can assure you that there are millions of pregnant women every week who are older than 35 years and still give birth in normal vaginal deliveries.
Of course, there ARE additional risks when you are older than 35. However, your doctor seems to forget that C-sections come with their own very specific risks...
By the way: normally, a single loop around the neck is also not a reason for a c-section. Normally, a baby can still be born in a normal birth in that case (unfortunately, we have not yet made a video on this topic)...
So again, we wholeheartedly recommend that you talk with another doctor about your case!
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Yayy so early today! 💕I have literally been binge watching all your videos!
I hope i get an answer from you guys🥺
I am 39+4 today with no sign of labor at all. I have been experiencing sharp pains on my cervix since 36weeks.
I went to the hospital and was told at 39weeks i am only half a cm dilated.
My due date is 19/09, literally 5days to go
I took castor oil at 38weeks but apart from diarrhea nothing happened. I have been walking/exercising and been trying to be active. I have also eaten dates and had raspberry tea leaves every time. I was told my baby’s head is already down just that my cervix has not opened.
I have taken castor oil again today. What advice do you have for me? I truly want to give birth before or on my due date🥺 but I don’t see no signs at all.
Also i watched a video of yours on position of the baby and according to your examples (especially the pointed belly button) i think my baby is facing my back.
Please advise 🥺❤️
Hi there! 😊
Thanks so much for sharing your case with us!! 😊
Okay, so, the most important thing that should have happened by now is that your cervix got soft. That is what the dates are for, and also the exercising and acupressure etc.
Please DO NOT worry too much about dilation! We know many women do because they are being told that it is all about dilation. The reality is that many women go into labor without being dilated at all! Trust us: your contractions will take care of that...
That said, yes, it WOULD be great if you could be just a tiny little bit dilated before labor starts just because it makes a spontaneous start of labor more likely. But it seems that your body is already working on it!
Now, in order to support the whole process, it is important to understand that your baby's head plays an important role when it comes to your cervical changes.
The fact that your baby is head down and facing your back is GREAT! Ideally, your baby is also engaged because then, there will be much more pressure on your cervix. As a result, your labor is more likely to start sooner than later.
Here is how to engage baby (if it has not happened yet): czcams.com/video/A8_JTWASGHw/video.html
And then, ideally, you also sit in a good position because that too will increase the pressure on your cervix: czcams.com/video/K5uxfr0YJ_E/video.html. In fact, this sitting position will help your baby to better align with your pelvis.
Most importantly though: PLEASE DO NOT WORRY! We know, it's so easy to say. However, on average, a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks. Everything within that range is considered "normal". And statistically, this means that some will give birth after their due date, some will give birth before their due date.
However, one thing which will most likely not work is if you are over-concerned about going into labor before your due date. Trust that your body knows what it is doing! In fact, you can see that it does: it's already working on your dilation. So your labor WILL start, sooner or later. It does not really matter.
So, just try to see this in a more relaxed way. Your baby will come when your baby is ready to do so! In the meantime, you can support your body create an environment, in which your baby is able to come rather sooner than later...
We hope this makes sense! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
I am 37 weeks going on 38 this Wednesday, first time pregnant and have been experiencing a lot of things and with some my midwife doesn't seem to know what's going on. First I had what seemed like false labour contractions about two weeks ago and a runny tummy but was advised to soak in a warm bath with epsom salts and it stopped. As of this past Monday I have been experiencing these shock like pains in my pelvis going down my groin to my inner thighs and knees and it makes me drag my feet. It lasts for hours then stops on its own but happens mostly at night. I never struggled with nausea much but now I constantly get nauseous even when I haven't eaten and have heartburn that I never suffered from at all since the beginning. I didn't have an appetite for the past week but now it's back and greater than before. My hips ache and I can nolonger lay down for too long. My mom says labour is on the horizon but I don't know what's going on. I am calm though just feel really tired now haha
Hi there 😊,
thanks a lot for sharing your case with us! 😊
It is difficult for us to tell you what it is that you are experiencing. However, it COULD be that the "false labor contractions" made your baby drop in your pelvis (here is a video that explains the signs when a baby has dropped: czcams.com/video/9IXI5sG-d7w/video.html).
So, sometimes, a woman may experience contractions that feel like the real thing. However, they only last between hours or up to 3 days. And then when they are over, the baby has dropped. And based on the symptoms that you describe, this is what COULD have happened...
So, you did the right thing: you talked with your midwife about it and now all you can do is try to relax as good as possible. Apparently, your body is doing something. So, eventually, you WILL go into labor. 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thank you. I will keep on making myself as comfortable as possible and enjoying every moment until babu decides to make his grand arrival❤
@@thamanig9289 That's the BEST attitude that you can possibly have at this stage of labor!!! 😊👍👍
Thanks this video very informative and helpful to all pregnant women like me 😊👌🏿💓☺️🤗💗💗💗😗🔟💯👏👏👏👏
Hi there 😊,
you are MOST WELCOME!! We are very happy to hear that you find our video helpful!! 😊😘
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes i had felts a pain in my spinal cord ends like shooting or stabs with needle. Now I'm in 36 week and 4 days. Cephalic presentation.grade 3.i have UTI. Pain started yesterday morning 2 o clock and ends today evening. I felt menstral cramps too.is it part of early signs of labour or dailation?i had vaginal discharge too pls reply dears...i likes ur videos it's very informative loves from India
I’m finding it so difficult to not be stressed these days :( I have a lot of my plate. Working , have a 10Month old and am almost 7 months pregnant again. We have a lot of other factors … I really hope it doesn’t slow my start to labor.
Hi there 😘,
please be assured that you are not the only one! You would not believe how many people seek our treatments these days for stress. And that's not surprising, given what's going on...
Please note that not all stress is bad when it comes to labor! And not every woman will experience a slowing of labor, just because she is stressed. So, please do not be worried at all about a slowing of labor. We are sure everything is gonna be absolutely fine!
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you ❤️❤️❤️ I really appreciate you guys and your content !
@@thetruth.is.out.there89 Thanks SO MUCH for your kind words!! It is much appreciated!! 🥰🥰
You guys are doing a great job!! Love how you keep looking at him while he speaks! What a great team!
I am 39 weeks 3 days with amniotic fluid at 8.5. Doctor is suggesting induction by due date or sooner. I really wanted things to move naturally and smoothly. Do you think I should wait for labour to happen naturally?
Hi there 😘,
first of all, thanks so much for your lovely feedback!! It is really much appreciated!! 😊❤️
Regarding your question:
Please understand that we cannot make any recommendations as to what you should do in your case! This is something that only a doctor can do who is familiar with your pregnancy case (besides, we could get into legal troubles).
We can only give you the following general information:
Studies show that oligohydramnios (low levels of amniotic fluid) increases various risks for the baby (such as developmental problems).
However, one has to take into consideration if that level has been low throughout the third trimester. Or, if it only decreased at the end of the pregnancy (in fact, from about week 36, the level of amniotic fluid naturally decreases - although normally not THAT much so that it qualifies as oligohydramnios)...
Personally, we DO know several women who had the same problem: an amniotic fluid level ranging in the 5th to 10th percentile area at 38/39 weeks.
In some cases, their doctors recommended an induction. In other cases, they did not. So, it very much depends on the situation (and probably also the doctor). For example, one also has to take into consideration the growth of the baby and if there are any issues.
By the way: What happened was that in both groups, most women ended up going into labor spontaneously. And they all gave birth to perfectly healthy babies, without any complications whatsoever. But of course, this does not mean that all pregnancies with oligohydramnios will end in the same positive way...
Therefore, we can only recommend getting a second opinion! Your doctor is supposed to look into your pregnancy history and to take everything into account!
We really hope this helps you at least a little! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you so much for taking out time and replying so thoroughly!! Really appreciate ❤️❤️❤️
@@salonyanand3047 You are most welcome!! We hope it helps!! ❤
Thanks so much for your videos!
Originally I was hoping for a more natural birth but my baby is now turned breech. My doctor wants to do a C-Section or induce me in 2 days. I want the baby to turn so I have a chance at a vaginal birth, and I have done as much as I could. My chiropractor also told me I have a misaligned tailbone that's set forward and could make pushing harder. Have you ever heard of that happening?
I appreciate this video because since I found out our baby is coming breech I have tried to calm down but have been kind of a nervous wreck. I'm doing foot zoning (basically reflexology) again tonight in an effort to calm down. Of course, my foot zoning lady has had to study how not to accidentally induce labor. 😁
Hi there 😊,
thanks so much for sharing this with us! 😊
First of all, it's great that you see a chiropractor! They can be a big help when it comes to turning a breech baby.
Can we also ask you if you have already tried our exercises and moxibustion: czcams.com/video/e-kh6nxGkCk/video.html. While there is no guarantee that they work, they DID help lots of women turn their babies.
Second, yes, we had a few cases of a misaligned tailbone. However, in none of these cases did it cause any problems during their delivery. But this may also have to do with the degree of misalignment?
It is so hard to come up with good advice here! Most women would be a "nervous wracks" in your situation. So, don't worry about it! After all, if you really end up in a C-section, you don't need to worry about your emotions...
So, at this point, we can only really recommend trying the exercises and moxibustion unless you cannot do these exercises (f.e. due to spine-related problems).
We really hope they will help you! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
I was having steady contractions for 4 hours this morning then I had to yell at one of my kids because they were fighting, husband had to go pick something up from the store. Shortly after the contractions stopped
Hi there 😊,
thanks a lot for sharing this with us! Unfortunately, this is a classic!
But don't worry! They will come back if it's your time! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
Suggestions for baby head down but sunny side up. Not dilated at all. Will be 40 weeks Wednesday. Induction scheduled for 40wk & 4 days.
Hi there 😊,
the key is to help baby find a better position for labor.
I would like to refer you to this blogpost in which we explain what to do:
careaboutlittleones.com/best-sitting-position-to-help-baby-find-a-good-position-in-the-womb/
Of course, there isn't that much time left. But it is worth a try...
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
Hello ,
I'm 40 +2days today, my doctor did a membrane sweeping for me 5 days ago but still not gone into active labor, contractions starts for sometime then goes off. It's been on and off for some days, I'm getting worried. What do I do.🤦
Hi there Diana 😊,
if you have had at least some contractions in the past, it is normally easier to intensify them with the help of nipple stimulation. So that could help!
In addition, exercises and reflexology can help (more in this video: czcams.com/video/8rehbupwhzY/video.html).
And then of course, it would also be great to sit in a way that supports the whole labor process: czcams.com/video/K5uxfr0YJ_E/video.html
Finally: we know this is so easy to say and much more difficult to do: please STOP worrying! On average, a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks. Everything within that range is normal.
The fact that you got at least some contractions shows you that your body is at least doing something! So, trust that your body knows what it is doing (and tell your partner to give you a relaxing massage treatment)!
We really hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
Hi , am from India actually it's my 38 week to be end..i've regular contractions ,feeling so much tired and my doc didn't check cervical exam I even don't know how much I dilated..plz tell me how to know I am dilating..is there any strong symptoms for each cm of dilating..
Hi there 😊,
please note that it is very difficult to find out if you are dilating without a cervical exam. However, we recorded a video that might help to at least get an idea:
czcams.com/video/NH9pSvdUR60/video.html
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Can you do a video about Gbs positive
Hi there 😘,
we will put it on our list, thank you for your input! We just cannot tell you yet when exactly we will be able to produce a video on this.
Please note that the majority of gbs positive women are still gonna have healthy babies. It seems that there is only a very small risk to pass it on to the baby.... (If I remember correctly, only in 1 in about 2000 cases, the mother passes it on to the baby):
So, please do not worry too much about it!
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Huh, that reminds me of when my older sister ended up in labour early and her husband was a 2-hour plane ride away. She ended up stalling her labour the exact amount of time it took for her husband to fly back and meet her, then immediately resumed where she left off. The doctor said that that wasn't possible, but she did it anyways. She can be quite strong-willed, lol.
Hi there 😊,
thanks a lot for sharing this with us! It is incredible what the mind can do!! 😊👍
I am 38 weeks and 2 days pregnant.i have false labour contractions from a week .but my labour should not start stronger .baby head still not fix .what can i do .my first delivery is normal at 37 weeks and 6 days .but still i am not in true labour
Hi there 😊,
please note that 38 weeks is way too early to be worried about labor! A pregnancy lasts 40 weeks on average. Therefore, there is no need to put unnecessary pressure on you...
Here is a video that you might find helpful regarding engagement: czcams.com/video/A8_JTWASGHw/video.html
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Hi🙂
Thank you for giving so much information through your videos❤️ I have a query, I’m 27 weeks pregnant with my second baby. My baby has come to cephalic position in 19 weeks and by 22-24 weeks I could feel my baby in lower abdomen slightly near the pelvic bone. I have slight pain on the pelvic bone but it’s manageable. Is this normal to feel baby near the pelvic region by 22-27 weeks? Will this result in early delivery like 37-38 weeks time? Are there chances that I have a short labour?
Hi there 😊,
good question! 😊
Normally, feeling baby near the pelvic bone is not a reason to worry. The only question: where exactly do you feel baby? Because if you feel baby too low in your pelvis, it could be that baby has dropped.
This is something that should normally happen around week 36. If it happens too early, there is a certain risk of a preterm labor.
Here is a video in which we describe the symptoms when a baby has dropped: czcams.com/video/9IXI5sG-d7w/video.html.
Again, normally, the chances for this to happen at 22-27 weeks are very low. However, if you believe that baby could have dropped or that your baby is otherwise unwell, we recommend getting in touch with your provider! It's always the right thing to do!
By the way: whether or not you are going to have a short labor very much depends on factors like baby's position, baby's size, weight etc. Therefore, it is impossible to say now, if your labor is gonna be short.
However, in general, second deliveries go much faster and smoother...
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thank you so much for the reply. Your acupressure video helped me a lot 🙂. Thank you so much. I had a smooth normal delivery and I'm glad to say that I have spent less than 20 minutes in the labour room 🙂
@@sushmitanair585 That's great to hear!! 😊
CONGRATULATIONS on your baby then!! 🥰 It's always great to hear when another baby was born!
We are also very happy to hear that our acupuncture video has helped you!! Thanks so much for your feedback! It's the best compliment a channel can get! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤
I always have this doubt
I see few people bite their tongue during labour pains
Is that in our control or it’s out of control
Actually, this (normally) means that the pain is out of control.
The problem is that the jaw, diaphragm and pelvic floor are connected with each other. If there is tension in your jaw, you can pretty much assume that the same applies to the diaphragm and pelvic floor. This makes the whole process a lot more difficult....
We hope this makes sense at all... 😊
I am working on relaxing my body and uterus/pelvic floor, etc. But I'm also confused about when to get up and move around in different positions, since that's what I hear gets the baby moving down...but then I'm also told to relax? So I'm not sure how I'm supposed to relax and move around too. I'm hoping my body will tell me.
Hi there Anna 😊,
good point!!
A delivery should consist of both: phases of active movements and phases of resting. Please don't think that just because you rest on the bed for a while will prevent baby from moving further down - your contractions will take care of that.
So, there will be times when you are on your feet, supporting your baby with the right movements (f.e. rotating your hips while standing and leaning against your partner) and then there will be times when you just lie on your side. And it's exactly as you said: your body will tell you what is right for you!
Also, keep in mind that certain labor positions allow you to do both, support your baby's descent AND relax. For example, you could kneel in front of a birth ball and lean over the birth ball in an upright position. Perfect to support your body AND relax... ;-)
So, all we can tell you is: listen to your body! 😊
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you!! 40 weeks today 🤞🏻🤞🏻
@@annaburke8537 Fingers crossed! You are SO CLOSE to finally meet that sweet little thing!! 🥰🥰🥰
Relaxation is a MENTAL state - there it starts, when you get tense in your body aka physically
@@isabellecoeur1829 yes, my labor was quite long and I think it was partially because people were talking to me a lot and I couldn't get into body and help myself progress.
Mine was i didnt know that i was 4cm dilated i went to the clinic for a check up, the nurse was shocked that i didn't feel it, they injected me so my labor will start
Hi there 😊,
thanks for sharing this with us! 😊
It's incredible to see how every woman experiences her labor in a different way!
We hope both, you and your baby are doing well!
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
I have been watching your videos and following.
I am 40+4 days and my due date was on August 22nd, on 23rd I started having little brown discharge and went to hospital and they checked my cervix and said I am 1cm dilated, after that I started having contractions but they are not too frequent and intense, but they are hurting. It’s been 4 days I started having contractions but they are not progressing. On 29th August which is coming Tuesday, my doctor scheduled an appointment for induction.
Can I do anything to have my contractions more and kick start the labour? Please give me any suggestions, thanks.
Hi there 😘😘,
we assume your baby is head down?
Do you also know if your baby is facing your back or your front?
Thanks for your reply
My doctor said my baby’s head is down and I am not sure whether my baby is facing front or back 😔
@@rajinim4812 Got you!!
So, the problem is that oftentimes, when things seem to take longer, like when you have on and off contractions, it's often because baby is trying to find a better position for labor.
In those cases, it often takes longer before labor progresses. However, we are not gonna lie to you: it is very difficult to guide you with the right exercises, if we don't know if baby is occiput posterior or anterior...
However, what you COULD try (and this has really helped many women) is birth ball exercises. Because those can help your baby find a better position for labor.
Have you watched this video: czcams.com/video/UgrbOc4cebY/video.html ?
;-)
@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you so much for your reply
I watched that video, thanks
I'm now 38th week and baby head came down and 2 cm dilated I have backache and stomach tightening and little pain also and in private area pain and white discharge also when will I dilate from 2 cm to active labour
Hi there 😊,
unfortunately, no one can tell you how fast you will progress into active labor! This is really something that depends on your body. But based on what you experience, you COULD be quite close!
So, hang in there! If your baby is facing your back, you might go into labor soon! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
Tqsm for the beautiful reply
Today i m 40 weeks +1 day and this isy second pregnancy, no signs of labor yet, my first baby was born exactly on 40 weeks +1 day but this time i have nothing as labor yet only mild pressure and tightness in tummy. I hav heard in second pregnancy labor progresses quick as the body has already gone through the process before but I am tired of waiting now managing pregnancy with a toddler and still waiting for the new one to come is tiresome for me.😢
Hi there 😊,
we totally understand your situation! But please try not to worry too much! Your body knows what it is doing! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
Need Help!!!! Please reply...
Hi, i am 39 weeks and 5 days but there are no signs of labour. My water hasn't broken and my cervix isn't dilated although it has softened. My doctor has asked me to go for c-section tomorrow or on Monday 21st November, because the scan shows that baby's growth is 2 weeks less.. weight is about 2.25 kg only. Please tell me what to do! She says that baby isn't growing much although the scan shows normal heart rate, no problem has been identified. It's just 4 weeks less then my LMP. She also said she didn't want to induce me.
Please tell me can i take castor oil?
Hi there! We left an answer below your first comment! ;-)
@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you. I am just so desperate that commented on various videos. Pardon me
@@fh3657 You don't have to be sorry about that! It's all good! We understand your situation!
@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you ♥️♥️
38 weeks today. Totally thought I was in early labor for over an hour having steady contractions. But I did end up getting angry and now it's gone 🥺.
I hope it comes back tonight.
Hi there Megan 😊,
please don't worry, it happens to so many women! I mean, let's face it: there are just situations that MAKE you angry or sad or worried and when there is nothing you can do about it. It's impossible to "keep calm" all the time...
But here is the good news: you HAD steady contractions already. So that means, your body is very willing to send you into labor. As we always say: if the body did it once, it will do it again! It's just a matter of time!
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thank you guys for the encouragement.
It's very disappointing when you think it's time and ends up not being 😅.
Thanks so much for the well wishes. ❤️
@@meganc3090 We know!! 🤭In your mind you already see yourself holding your baby in your arms! And then it suddenly stops!
However, your body is clearly getting ready for labor! That's why we were saying: it WILL happen again! 😊
Again, ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤
@@CareAboutLittleOnes haha yes. I'm thankful for my body preparing itself for the upcoming birth! Every step of the way is exciting.
Thank you!
no need to get angry the more your body prepares itself before strong labour begins the better it is for you and your baby
I went to the doctor and he said that my baby is in good position but his umbilical cord is wrapped in his neck😢 what can I do?
Hi there 😊,
unfortunately, there is nothing you can do. However, under normal circumstances, one loop should not do any harm. Normally, you can still have a normal delivery.
So, unless your doctor told you that the cord is gonna cause troubles, there is no reason for you to be worried....
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes thanks! Actually my baby took his position thanks to you! I have followed all you videos, and recommendations so thank you so much! hopefully I can avoid the C section 🙏🏻
@@ariannagomez6139 Oh, that's great to hear!! Thanks a lot for the feedback!! 😘😘
Don't worry! One loop around the neck is normally not a problem.... 😊
I wish I had this information in 2006. I think my baby wouldn't have learning disabilities by being in labour too long. I should have hired them in 2006. Definitely worth while!
Hi there 😘,
we are sorry to hear that your baby has learning disabilities for being in labour for too long... 🙁 That's certainly not what you hope for as a parent when thinking about your labour...
We hope that - apart from those learning disabilities - you both are doing well! ❤️
Pls reply ma'am in my delivery I did push 2cm dialation earlier so my baby's right side of the head is small egg shaped now my baby is 2 months old What do I do to make it go away?
Hi there 😘,
there is really only one thing you can do: please take your baby to a doctor!
Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do here... A doctor needs to have a closer look at that and then recommend what to do...
We are sorry for it! 😔
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you mam ..
This helps with why it doesn’t start or stop, however…. Not how to dilate quicker. Thanks.
Hi there 😊,
you are right!
I think this is a better video for the topic you are looking for: czcams.com/video/meoul9vuddk/video.html
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Hi
I am house wife and doing house chores from 8 am to 2 pm and then in evening
Is it enough for normal delivery
Hi there 😊,
please note that there is never a guarantee that you will have a normal delivery, no matter what you do!
Of course, physical activity can contribute greatly to that, however, there is just no guarantee. It depends on so many things: your cervix, baby's position, what will happen during your labor etc. etc.
However, please don't worry too much about that! And please don't forget to relax! It is important that you also have long breaks in between! It is highly beneficial for your pregnancy!
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thank you very much
I had my normal delivery last Monday with few vaginal stitches. It's painful but I am afraid that it may get infected. How should I know that if something is wrong with my stitches?? And now my breasts are heavy and it's painful too... What should I do??? Thank you 💗
Hi there 😊,
first of all: CONGRATULATIONS on your baby!!! 🥰🥰 We hope everything went well - except from the stitches of course....
Regarding your questions:
When it comes to your stitches, watch out for swelling! Also, keep in mind that it is not supposed to be particularly painful. If it is or if you have any concerns about an infection, please do not hesitate to call your doctor!! It's always the right thing to do!
As for your breasts: they are heavy and painful because they want to be emptied 😊 So, the only thing that can help here is your baby... 😊
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thank you so much ❤️
Hi I'm 37 +4 days and my Dr said I'm a tip of finger dilated. I had a bloody show but no contractions. How do I dilate faster😩I want this baby out already
Hi there 😊,
please note that for most women, week 37 is still very early days!
If you are about one finger with dilated already at 37 weeks, then this is fantastic! You really don't need to worry! Your body clearly prepares for labor.
Now, it's basically just a waiting game! But soon, you will hold that sweet little thing in your arms!
In the meantime, this could help:
In this video (czcams.com/video/8rehbupwhzY/video.html) we explain several tools to prepare for labor and 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 hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
Am almost 39week pregnancy 3cm dilated but know it's stopped
Hi there 😊,
don't worry, this can happen!
If you are 3cm dilated at this point, lean back and relax! Your body is clearly preparing for labor! The rest will happen once labor has started! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Hi mam can I fast during Ramadan I am 30 week pregnant
Hi there 😊,
we clearly recommend NOT to fast when you are pregnant! It is really not good for the baby.
As far as we know, it is okay for religious women not to fast during Ramadan when they are pregnant... At least, this is what we are being told... 😊
So, if possible, please do not fast!
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
38+6days but no pain no contraction,no white discharge
Hi there 😊,
36 weeks is really VERY early to be worried about not feeling any contractions...
Don't worry! Your body knows what it is doing! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
I’m 38+5 weeks today. I had my cerclage removed at 36 weeks with no dilation. 38 weeks had cervix check and dilating at 2cm. 2 days ago I was eating at a restaurant and halfway through I felt pulsating/throbbing sensation at my anus that lasted about 1:50 mins. It happens twice back to back. The first one i could not speak while my husband asking me questions. After the second time, i finished my meal and went back home.
Today after shower, I felt a bad menstrual cramp. First one lasted 1:50mins, and the second wave came back to back again also lasted 1:50mins. The first one was quite intense but second one was mild. Both accompanied with rock solid hard tummy. After some breathing excercise to calm myself, it goes away and never came back again. This whole day I felt fatigue and tired out of sudden although I’m a couch potato.
What do you make of this? Is this just braxton hicks? Am i dilating more? Or am in active labor?
Hi there Ash 😊,
if it felt like a menstrual cramp and your tummy felt hard while you experienced it, it is indeed most likely a contraction. However, you are certainly not in active labor because then, your contractions would come back at least every 5 minutes.
It is not uncommon to experience such irregular contractions during the phase before labor starts. For example, in the pre-labor phase, women often experience irregular contractions which come and go every 10-20 minutes. It's an up and down before they eventually form a pattern.
But you are only gonna be in labor once your contractions become more regular and frequent and come in closer and closer intervals.
Please do talk with your midwife as well about your experience! Maybe, this information is relevant to them based on your pregnancy history...
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
I had that bad pain in my bottom in waves with my third baby. I was dilating hard and fast, and did not know it. You might have a baby real soon! When I got to the hospital I was 9cm already.