Best sleeping positions to induce and speed up labor: how to bring on and intensify contractions
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- Is it possible to induce labor with the right sleeping position? Can it even help you speed up labor and get stronger contractions?
In this video, Nathalie Kaufmann, Pregnancy and Birth Consultant and TCM Therapist, and Mathias Ritter, Researcher and Science Geek, discuss the best sleeping positions to induce labor and to get stronger contractions.
First, they discuss the exact reasons why the right sleeping position is supposed to help you induce labor. To be precise, they explain how the best sleeping position can help your baby prepare for labor. And they also explain how your baby affects your cervix and thus your ability to go into labor spontaneously.
Next, they teach you in detail what the best sleeping position looks like if you want to induce labor.
Finally, they also discuss which sleeping position is the best if you are in early labor and if you want to get stronger and more regular contractions (given that you CAN sleep of course).
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SOURCES:
Cronin R.S. et al (2019): An Individual Participant Data Meta-analysis of Maternal Going-to-Sleep Position, Interactions with Fetal Vulnerability, and the Risk of Late Stillbirth. In: EClinicalMedicine. Apr 2 (10): 49-57. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2019.03.014. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31193...
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Thanks so much for watching this video! 😊 Don’t forget to download our labor preparation and induction guide here (careaboutlittleones.com/labor-preparation-guide) 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.
Thanks so much I have delivered now
But I’m stitched n it hurts a lot is there anyway to help me heal n stop this pain quickly
@@fatoumatajabbie5693 CONGRATULATIONS on your newborn from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳 We hope you both are doing well!!
@@fatoumatajabbie5693 If the pain is getting too intense, we strongly recommend to talk with your doctor about it!! In the meantime, we recommend pineapple juice as this can help with the swelling down there...! Just don't overdo it because it can also cause heartburn...
@@CareAboutLittleOnes thanks so much it helps
I haven't finished the video yet, but I think this is relevant:
When I was in labor with my first baby, right after transition (the most painful part, eek!) I was able to "sleep" almost entirely through active labor (the pushing part). I did not have an epidural.
I laid on my left side with my right leg propped up by a firm pillow. I woke up about 10 minutes before the baby crowned and the delivery was super easy from that same side lying position!
Because I "slept" through it, I don't remember any pain from active labor other than during the actual delivery (which I had some tearing near my inner labia, but not of the perineum, it was more like intense discomfort than pain)
Just wanted to say this for any interested mamas
Hi there 😊,
we have really met lots of women and thus, we have heard lots of stories. However, never ever have we heard of someone who was able to "sleep" almost through their entire labor all the way until the baby crowned.
This is highly unusual, particularly given the fact that a lying position is not optimal for baby's descent (it DOES work too, don't get us wrong - but it is NORMALLY more difficult for the baby). But it seems that you have a particularly high pain tolerance....
So, we really want to thank you for sharing your story with us! It is yet another proof that every woman experiences labor in a different way.... 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes I was awake and usually upright for all of the cervical dilation phase.. that really hurt! It made me puke! But for the pushing phase is when I was in a near sleep state, my body did all the work of pushing by itself and pushing was involuntary.
@@BasedZoomer Oh okay, now we get it! Thanks a lot for clarifying!!
Still, it is amazing that you had such a "relaxed" pushing phase..... ;-)
very clear explanation ,thankyou so much!
Hi there 😊,
you are MOST WELCOME! WE thank YOU for your feedback! It is very much appreciated! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Hi Natalie and Mathias! I just wanted to thank you! I’m 37 weeks pregnant with my first baby. I’ve watched many of your videos and I’ve learned so much about my body and pregnancy. Thank you for your hard work making these videos. I feel confident and hopeful going into labor knowing what you have taught me!
Hi there 😊,
what a lovely feedback!! ❤️ Thanks so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write them! It really means a lot! 👍
We are very happy to hear that you find our content helpful!! Best feedback a channel can get! 🥰
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
Thank you so much for the details on what kind of pillow and HOW to lie on your side properly! Other videos just say to do it and I don’t know if I’m doing it right because it doesn’t feel quite right. Now I realize I need a thicker pillow!
Hi there 😊,
thanks so much for your lovely feedback!! 😘 We are very happy to hear that you find our content helpful!! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Im 35 weeks pregnant now watching all your videos from the Philippines 🇵🇭 :)
Hi there Catherine 😊,
that's great to hear!! Thanks so much for watching! 😘 We hope you find our videos helpful! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Interesting insights 👍
😊❤️ 👍
I'm watching your videos and achieve lots of information..im 9th month pregnant and waiting my delivery anxiously... applied lots of your tips.hope everything will be ok In Sha Allah.lots of love❤from PAKISTAN
Hi there 😊,
thanks so much for your lovely feedback!! 😘 We are very happy to hear that you find our content helpful and we hope that our tips will help you deliver a perfectly healthy baby!! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! Lots of love back from London to Pakistan! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes thanks a lot dear ❤️❤️❤️stay blessed amen jazakAllah ❤️❤️❤️
Watching from Uganda,,,and am 39 weeks hope to deliver this week 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Hi there 😊,
that's GREAT to hear!! Fingers crossed that you will meet your baby this week!! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️ Sending you lots of positive thoughts and love from London to Uganda!! 🥰🥰
I'm 35 weeks pregnant n watching ur videos from INDIA ❤
Thanks so much for watching!! 😊 ❤️ 👍
Hello! Thank you for the video. Which pillow is this?
Hi there 😊,
unfortunately, we don't remember where we bought this exact model. However, the best pillows for this are "memory foam" pillows because they keep their shape.
Here is an example: amzn.eu/d/eapA0Ef (by the way: this is NOT an affiliate link).
However, this is just one possible model. There are lots of similar models out there that are also cheaper. So you really don't need to buy this exact model...
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Hi watching from Philippines! Thank you for sharing your videos.
Hi there! 😊
You are MOST WELCOME!! 😊 Thanks so much for watching!! We love to have you here on our channel!! 😘
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
39 weeks and i’m going to do my best to sleep properly from now on. I was already doing something similar. My baby is posterior still.
Hi there Katherine 😊,
okay great! In addition to that, there are also things that you can do during the day.
In particular, this sitting position could help: czcams.com/video/K5uxfr0YJ_E/video.html
And of course, birth ball exercises are always a great way to help baby find a better position for labor: czcams.com/video/UgrbOc4cebY/video.html
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thanks so much! I’ll watch those videos today and make sure to be mindful of it. I appreciate that you always seem to respond to comments, y’all are the best!
@@katherinereynolds3659 You are MOST WELCOME!! 😊
Thanks so much for the appreciation! We do what we can and hope that we don't miss too many comments (sometimes youtube does not show them in our backoffice).... 😊❤
37 weeks and 2 days today! Baby has been head down amd engaged since 30 weeks! I'm so ready to go into labor and give birth. I swear I've been dilating for the last few weeks. I just want my water to break already!
Hi there Ariela 😊,
we can absolutely understand what you are going through! At some point, you just want your body back! 😊
But don't worry: it seems like your body is more than ready to go into labor! 👍
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
I am 37 weeks pregnant with my 3rd baby and she keeps coming disengaged when I sleep at night! When I go to bed she is engaged, sleeping on left or right side, I wake up with her floating (and sometimes breech!). It's driving me crazy! Your channel is amazing and helped me with my 2nd birth, do you have any advice for a sleeping position I can try? Thank you so much for all of your very informative videos ❤
Hi there 😊,
first of all, thanks so much for your lovely feedback! 🥰 We are really happy to hear it!
Regarding your question:
We totally get that that makes you crazy! 😅
So, here is what we normally do: if we know that baby is in a good position (and by that we do not only mean head down, but also anterior with baby's chin tucked in), and if - in that position - baby keeps disengaging, then we
1. help the baby engage: czcams.com/video/A8_JTWASGHw/video.html
2. once engaged, we try to "increase" the engagement by
a. deep squats during the day (see same video above)
b. adopting the sleeping position from the video you commented on without the pillow between the legs. So you basically give your baby less room to move around.
If you know that baby is engaged and in a good position, you also don't need to adopt the sitting position that we explain here: czcams.com/video/K5uxfr0YJ_E/video.html
Instead, you can actually enjoy sitting on the sofa! 😁
Please note: this SHOULD help. But based on what's going on in there in terms of baby's size, size of pelvis, placenta etc. this does not always help.
Some babies just love to move around in there until the very last minute. However, we NORMALLY observe that such babies almost always end up in the right position eventually...
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and baby no 3!! ❤️
Hi Im 38w and 4d pregnant in my 2nd baby but i dont have any signs of labor...Except Braxton hicks contractions though im doing squats to dilate
Hi there 😊,
please note that on average, a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks. Therefore, it may still be too early for your body... It very much depends on your cervix and the position of your baby.
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!! ❤️
P.S.: Deep squats will not make your cervix dilate...
Hi Natalie and Mathias,
Been watching your videos for quite sometime now and absolutely love your content.
A quick query, hoping you have some interesting insights to share. I am currently 40 weeks and 1 day pregnant with my first baby. I have been having false pains for a few days now but nothing more. Baby is not yet engaged (which honestly concerns me) Hoping to deliver naturally. Cervix is soft but not dilated. Baby is cephalic and longitudinal. Kindly help me out with any insights you might have especially regarding the non engagement. Can I still go into labour if my baby isn’t engaged? Or not? Also just for added info I have been doing exercises like duck walk, butterfly and deep squats( sitting) but nothing yet. I am not looking forward to getting induced. Want my labour to start naturally but the baby’s head not being fixed definitely is a concern.
Thankyou for your time.
Hi there 😊,
first of all, thanks a lot for your lovely feedback! We are very happy that you find our content helpful! 😊
Regarding your questions
Sometimes, babies engage very late in a pregnancy. Some babies even only engage once labor has started. So engagement is NOT a factor that should concern you. Your contractions will help you with that, once they have started.
That said, sometimes, women whose baby is not engaged find it a bit more difficult to go into labor spontaneously. This is mostly because when baby is engaged, the pressure of the head on the cervix helps with the dilation - and a spontaneous start of labor.
However, this does not mean that you cannot go into labor if your baby is not engaged... We see women go into labor with unengaged babies every day....
When it comes to exercises, deep squats are the only exercises that can help engage the baby. However, even if they don't work, it's still not a reason to be concerned.
We have had women go into labor spontaneously with 0 dilation and 0 engagement of the baby.
Therefore, please do not worry at this point! These things can happen REALLY fast!!
Exercises are the best thing you can do right now (if your doctor approves). Apart from that, try to relax as good as possible!
Always remember that - at the end of the day - all that matters is that a healthy mother holds a healthy baby in her arms...
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thankyou for taking out the time to reply in such great detail. Definitely put me at ease. Looking forward to a healthy baby. Best of luck to you too. You’re doing such a great job 💕
@@TOWTRLThat's great to hear!! We are very happy that our reply helped you!
Thanks so much! Best of luck for you too!! You deserve it! 🥰🥰
Hii.. can u please update how u went into labor? Please with some details. I'm 39+5 with no sign of labor and no baby engagement as of now.
@@poojakulthe883 Yes labour started itself at 41 weeks and 2 days. You still have some time. Labour will start once your baby and your body is ready. And No the baby’s head didn’t get fixed. Laboured for 9 hours. Had a c section.
Thankio.so.much
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you are MOST WELCOME! We are very happy if you find this video helpful! 😊
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I'm 38 wks & they're going to induce me by 39 wks due to high blood pressure. I'm not dilated yet & they're checking me again hrs before they start the softening of the cervix then the next day start inducing. I'm worried bc my baby has been in my left side pelvic area & I've been trying to sleep on my sides tryin to see if she will shift but she hasn't. Idk what else to do! Pelvic exercises? Also I've been watching yalls videos for ways to dilate lol so 🤞🤞🤞 i know if my body isn't ready, it won't work. I just really hope I dilate within 5 more days! This is my 1st & I'm soooo anxious about everything!
Hi there 😊,
please note that just because you feel your baby mostly on your left side does not mean that you cannot have a normal delivery. Oftentimes, a baby's torso is not "perfectly aligned" with the mother's body which is okay as long as baby is head down. Some babies love to lie more on the left, others on the right side.
The only thing that CAN happen is that baby's head may not be well-applied onto your cervix (at this point), particularly if baby is not yet engaged. And when this happens, it can be more difficult for the cervical changes to take place at the end of a pregnancy.
Please don't get us wrong though: they WILL happen eventually, no matter baby's position. All we are saying is that the process may take a bit longer because there is not enough pressure from your baby's head.
But again, none of this means that you cannot have a normal delivery. It would probably just happen "a bit later".
But you really don't need to worry. We have come across similar cases very often. They all ended up having normal deliveries and healthy babies! 😊
The 2 best things in such situations are normally:
- birth ball exercises: czcams.com/video/X3sOObqZHrY/video.html (they help baby find a better position and they also help with the cervical changes)
- sitting in certain positions (czcams.com/video/K5uxfr0YJ_E/video.html)
- and of course everything else we teach here in order to help prepare the cervix for labor (but not induce labor): czcams.com/video/8rehbupwhzY/video.html
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
Hello both of my favourite CZcamsrs,❤️ I'm 37 week pregnant, n baby head is fixed but I have no pains at all? ,this is my 3rd baby , my 1st baby was a C-SEC, 2nd baby was normal, I have been eating dates how can I start my contraction plz help
Hi there 😊,
first of all, thanks so much for your sweet comment! We are very happy to hear that you like our content!
Regarding your question:
Please note that week 37 is still very early days for labor to start! On average, a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 days. Everything within that range is considered "normal".
Moreover, keep in mind that in later pregnancies, things can often go really fast. You don't experience any signs of labor for weeks and then suddenly everything goes really fast.
So, right now, the best thing to do is relax! If your baby is in the right position and engaged, you don't need to worry about the start of labor. It WILL happen. You just have to be patient! Your body knows exactly what it is doing!
In the meantime, if your doctor allows you, you could do birth ball exercises (czcams.com/video/UgrbOc4cebY/video.html), sit in a "good" position (czcams.com/video/K5uxfr0YJ_E/video.html) and again, try to relax as good as possible!
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes , thankyou for the reply, still waiting for pains , doing all mentioned exercise and the Doctor said she will do stripping on 22/10/22 and induce me with pains , I hope all goes well 🤞
@@FZCREATIVEOFFICIAL Okay great! That's all you can do right now! And a membrane sweep can be helpful too! We know so many women who went into labor after one...
Fingers crossed! We wish you all the best!! 😊
Please talk about low lying placenta at 30 weeks and if that can be improved as weeks progress
Hi there 😘,
we are very sorry to say this, but there is absolutely nothing that you can do to "improve" a low lying placenta.... ☹️
However, please note that a low lying placenta is not ALWAYS a problem. It depends by which extent it covers the cervix..... Maybe your doctor can say more about this....
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
My low lying placenta went to at 36 weeks. Don’t with
Hi! I’m 40+3 with a soft cervix, 50% effaced and 2cm dilated and don’t know what to do to get things moving! It’s my third baby and I’ve had to be induced with all.
Hi there 😘,
if you are 2cm dilated even before labor starts, that's already great! So, clearly, your body DOES prepare for labor. Please don't worry too much about your dilation though! Your contractions will take care of it once labor starts!
Also, please note that things can sometimes go quite fast, particularly when this is not your first baby. It is not uncommon for such women to not see or feel anything for the longest time and then suddenly, they go into labor and everything happens really fast....
So, hang in there! Maybe today is the day! Maybe tomorrow! Just please don't forget to try your best to relax! It is SO important during these final days of your pregnancy.... "Let go" as far as possible! Your body will do the rest!
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
Hi, my baby is in breech presentation during my 27 weeks 6 days scan and my fluid also increased, AFI 20cm. And my placenta is anterior upper Grade 2. My gynaec suggested me to avoid bent activities n any stressful works to avoid water break n thus preterm birth, she said baby is in breech due to increased fluid. Can I do your suggested methods to change my breech baby ? Or how can I normalise my fluid? And I'm
29 weeks 4 days today now I feel more movements just below my right ribs. I wonder what's my baby's position. Please help me with my condition 🙏🏻. Love from India
Hi there 😘,
because of the high level of fluids, we don't recommend doing these exercises...
We are not gonna lie to you: it is not easy to turn a breech baby given the level of fluids in your body. However, the good news is that the level normally decreases later in a pregnancy. Therefore, please don't give your hopes up that your baby is still gonna turn...
If a woman cannot do any exercises, we normally do moxibustion alone, while the woman is in a left side lying position (which is basically the best sleeping position to turn a breech baby which we explain in this video: czcams.com/video/L0Fb_HdBtog/video.html plus moxibustion).
We normally do this twice a day for 30min. We explain moxibustion in this video czcams.com/video/e-kh6nxGkCk/video.html.
To be clear: you would not do the exercises, just moxibustion while lying in a left side-lying position....
We did turn a few babies with this strategies. However, most of them did not suffer from any issues related to the amniotic fluid...
Still, maybe it will help you too?
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes I try my best to sleep on my left side but I feel pain over below my chest region of either side after sometime. So I keep changing sides. Is it safe ? And can you please suggest me any tips to decrease or normalise fluid level ? Does drinking less water decreases fluid ?
Hi both of u..i am 30 weeks pregnant. Recently i have heard pregnancy stories frm mommies where water breaks before contractions starting and ended up in c section..i am so worrried abt this...i just wanted to know how to avoid breaking of water before contaction starts....i dont wanna my water to break before contractions start
Hi there Nila 😊,
in general, it can absolutely happen that your water breaks before contractions start. However, this is normally not a reason at all for a C-section UNLESS this happens while your baby is still premature. Because in that case, it's important to get that baby out of there fast.
But if your baby is no longer premature, then what normally happens is this: your water breaks, then contractions start within 24 hours. If they don't start, they normally recommend to induce you (although there is not enough scientific evidence to suggest that inducing labor is the better option in this case).
Therefore, you don't need to be afraid! Your water normally does not break before it is time to happen. And if it does, you would normally go into labor all by yourself.
If in that situation anyone tells you that you need a C-section, we strongly recommend that you get a second opinion!
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes thanks for ur reply...i am following all ur videos...and it is motivating a lot and keeping me positive...luv frm India...keep doing for us...thank u so much
@@niladhandapani574 Thanks SO MUCH for this lovely feedback!! We are very happy to hear that you find our content helpful!! 😊
Sending you lots of love from London to India! 🥰🥰
Hii mam and sir.....i am 30 weeks pregnant..my amniotic fluid index is 5 .....everybody says its too low ...pls suggest me ideas to increase fluid level...
@@niladhandapani574 Hi there 😊,
there are 3 ways to increase the level:
1. Hydration (yes, water can really help here!)
2. L-Arginin supplementation
3. Injection of saline solution
However, please NEVER just take L-arginin without your doctor's approval. Please talk with your provider which method is the best in your particular case and then go with that one....
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤
Hi Nathalie, I am sleeping in sidd lying position since beginning. Im at 38 weeks and baby was breech in week 37... and had rotated with head slightly towards left pelvic bone but not exactly head down.. doctor said if water breaks or labor pain startsi hve to go for C section. My first baby in normal delivery after i had followed u through out first pregnancy too..
Can u suggest something sobthat baby goes to proper labor position
Hi there 😘,
so, just that we understand your case: did your doctor tell you that your baby is in an oblique head down presentation?
@@CareAboutLittleOnes my baby is oblique head down position can you please tell me how to make it cephalic head down ?
@@vinis2414 Three words: birth ball exercises! czcams.com/video/X3sOObqZHrY/video.html
We have really had some great success with these when it comes to oblique head down presentations!
Hii there, thanku for such an informative vedio i will try these positions too I want to ask u can u please tell how can i differenciate baby hips from head by touching or is there any another way excluding ultrasound
Hi there 😊,
you are MOST WELCOME! We are happy if you find our video helpful! 😊
Regarding your question:
We are not gonna lie to you: this is very difficult for an untrained person. However, we did record a video that may help you: czcams.com/video/Qg52atj2Irg/video.html
Let us know if it did help you! 😊
@@CareAboutLittleOnes thanku so so much for the link u provided it literally helped me love you both 😘
@@Uniquezakkhan You are MOST WELCOME!! We are happy if we could help!! 😊😊
Hi how are you both ?
You're very kind hearted 🌸💗🙂
Last time I commented you on your another video & you reply me also send me 3 videos link I was watching it's very helpful.
& From beginning of my pregnancy I regularly eat dates 3 to 5.. in a day..
Before yesterday I have a little bit pinkish+White discharge & I went to hospital my Dr told me it's normal but from yesterday I have brownish discharge with contractions whole night but when day start contraction are v.slow & also today I have just lower abdomen pain & I think it's my mucus plug discharge slowly jus to one time a little bit more quantity.
What I do?? Can I said to my Dr for induce labour pain or C.Section or I can wait still for powerful contraction..
Because my 1st baby was die that's why I'm in tension..😰🥺🤲🏼
Hi there,
based on what you describe here, we really don't see a reason for an induction and particularly not for a C-section. Based on what you describe here, it seems like you are about to go into labor... So it would not be a surprise if you would go into labor anytime soon now. 😊
That said, given your pregnancy history, we really do recommend that you stay in close contact with your doctor! Inform your doctor or midwife about everything that happens!
We say this because we don't know what caused your pregnancy to end in your first pregnancy. Therefore, it is important that you inform your doctor about everything you observe.
Please don't think that you get on your doctor's nerves! They are here for that! It's their job to make sure that you deliver your baby safely this time!
But again: if the circumstances are normal, we would not be surprised if you go into labor very soon now....
We hope this helps! 😊
Stay strong!! Everything will be fine!
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thanks a lot. Yeah I already contacted with my Dr she said it's pinkish White discharge is normal but after when start brownish she called me at hospital but when I was ask is it dangerous or not she said not then I wasn't went now I hope start labour soon then I will be go..
Thank you so much for satisfied me 🥰👍
@@sabi_writer9435 Okay, it's great that you talked to your doctor!!
Hang in there! We are sure everything will be fine this time! Trust that you will soon go into labor! 🥰😘😘
@@sabi_writer9435 what is ur update? Have u delivered ur Baby normally? How many weeks pregnant u were when u start brown discharge?
@@abdurroufkhan4928 in during 39 weeks I have brownish discharge &, it was before 4 days of delivery & Alhamdulillah after 4 days I was delivered baby girl 💖 MashaAllah it was normal delivery but to much Episiotomy stitches & now today she's 23 days old alhamdulillah I'm very happy 😊🥰
Hi, I have a question. I am 37 week pregnant and last couple of nights I wake up on my back ( until now I always slept on my side and wake up like that), eventhough I sleep on my side and use the pillow, but somehow I wake up on my back, cannot control it. Is it dangerous? How to prevent myself from escaping from the side position 😂? Thank you!
Hi there 😊,
we really know many many women who have done the same! And rest assured: in none of those cases, it was a problem! They all gave birth to perfectly healthy babies...
Unfortunately, there is nothing that you can do to prevent it from happening.
What you COULD do is use a couple of more pillows behind your back so that you are not lying flat on your back. (Aim for an angle of some 45 degrees)...
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@CareAboutLittleOnes hi am 33weeks and cephalic presentation position is longitudinal and placenta is anterior is possible for my bby to turn before my due date or its will still be normal like this pls reply fasr
Please make a video on pendulous belly... All about delivery and labour for women with pendulous baby bump..
i have pendulous belly with 37 weeks now my baby's weight is 3.3kg and babys head is not yet engaged... Please help... I want normal delivery
Hi there 😊,
there is really no reason for you to be worried! Just because you have a pendulous baby bump does not mean that you won't have a normal delivery.
If your baby is cephalic and faces your back, that's great! Engagement often comes later - pendulous bump or not - so please do not worry about that! 😊
We have posted a video which teaches you how to help your baby engage: czcams.com/video/A8_JTWASGHw/video.html
In general, these exercises can be applied no matter the shape of the belly (unless your doctor does not approve, of course)...
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you so much for your reply ❤️
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My date was 25th June 2022 plz confirm my week and month of edd.
Hi there 😊,
instead of calculating it yourself, we would rather go with the date they gave you during the ultrasound scan in or before week 12. That one is the most reliable.
Did they give a date back then?
I'm ready to try anything. I am 41 years old with baby #3. However my youngest living daughter is 19, it's been a lomg time!!
I am at 40+4 and contractions have not begun.
Hi there Penelope 😊,
first of all, please note that on average, a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks. Everything within that range is considered "normal".
Moreover, there are also other factors which play a role, such as the position of your baby! So, it would be great if they could tell you, if your baby is not only head down but also faces your back...
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 can 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)
Finally, we also want to point out that sometimes, things can go really fast, particularly when this is not your first pregnancy.
We really hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
I had to sleep like this since 16 weeks because I experienced numbness in my spine and legs if my knees were touching so I have a pillow between my knees all the time. I switch sides a few times per night but there’s always a apillow 😉
😬😬😬 Poor you! Does the numbness in your spine and legs come from the pregnancy?
@@CareAboutLittleOnes probably. I didn’t get it before I guess the swelling caused some nerves to move and extra weight makes them put too much pressure on those 😒 it’s scary to experience sleep paralysis especially in pregnancy but luckily the pillow saves me 😎 i just can’t have one thats too thick because then it’s heavy for the lower leg again 🤪 so the pillow is like 10 cm thick I did these in all pregnancies. My baby did turn properly though so maybe this helped 🤓
@@superior.beauty I can totally understand that it is scary to experience sleep paralysis! I just looked it up in our system and we have never had such a case... (but that does not mean anything since we come across new symptoms/problems/issues almost every week 😁)
In any case: I am happy to hear that at least the pillow helps you and that your baby turned! 🥰
@@superior.beauty Thank you for your reply! It is always very interesting to hear about new things we have not come across so far...
Hello mam iam 38 weeks now and my baby position is cephalic 3 days back I was experienced with false contractions but dr said that cervix didn’t dilate … I have been doing squats and ball exercises but still unable to dilate please help me what to do
Hi there 😊,
have you already watched all of our videos on dilation? In those videos, we explain why dilation is not everything and why you don't necessarily need to be dilated before labor starts...
Also, please note that on average a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks. So at this point, there is no need to be worried as long as there are no medical complications.
That said, in general, several NATURAL things COULD help you dilate faster (see below). Just keep in mind that the first step is to help the body soften the cervix. This is more important than dilation. Your contractions will take care of your dilation once you are in labor...
In this video (czcams.com/video/8rehbupwhzY/video.html) we explain several tools 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!! ❤️
Hi dear doctor said I am 1 cm dilate if I am not more dilate in next 8 days I am going opereted bcs my baby is large plz suggest me tips to dilate faster and soften my cervix..
Hi there 😘,
we are a bit confused: your doctor recommends a C-section because you are "only" 1cm dilated before labor has started? How exactly is this a reason for a C-section?
And also, how is your baby's size related to your pre-labor dilation? How "big" is your baby anyway?
We would LOVE to hear the answers!
@@CareAboutLittleOnes my baby is of 3 kg now and my due date is 4 June if we wt till due date the wt of baby is become more
So doctor suggested to wait one week for natural labour if natural labour not started then they artifitially induced or c sec
I am watching ur video from first trimester and they help me more pls suggest something
@@afrozaashrafshaikh1664 Okay, now, I understand. Yes, that's a lot.
Look: we have lots of videos on our channel to help a woman induce labor. HOWEVER: in your case, we are talking about inducing labor at 37 weeks. And unfortunately, on most cases, this is just too early.
What we show on our channel can help you prepare your cervix and baby in a way that may speed things up. However, in order to go into labor, your body still needs to be ready for it.
Therefore, we don't want to raise your hopes too much that you will go into labor within the next week. Week 37 is too early for most women, particularly if you have pressure to go into labor...
Have you watched our videos on labor induction and on how to prepare the cervix for labor?
hi mam it is my 39th week i feel high movement of baby due to which i cant sleep properly.. plus i have back pain and diarreah are they risky or helpful for normal delivery.??? plzz reply
Hi there 😊,
in general, back pain and diarrhea is nothing uncommon at the end of a pregnancy. So that by itself does not tell you if you will to have a normal delivery or not.
As long as baby is in a good position and as long as there are no medical complications, there is normally no reason to worry about a normal delivery..
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank u soo much u r soo sweet... yes in recent ultrasound baby is cephalic ..and i had deliverd my frst baby normaly it is my second baby .. ur videos help me alot.
@@muhammadshahzadlatif2347 If this is your second pregnancy, we would worry even less, particularly if baby is cephalic! 😊
In such cases, we hardly ever have any complications... 😊
@@CareAboutLittleOnes ok very glad to hear this lots of love for u😍
Hey, when i sleep on left side position, it feels like baby has shifted entirely to left side as my left side of stomach bulges out and get really hard...So is it okay??
I'm at 38 weeks.
And it feels like there is pendulum down in my pelvic region. 😄
1 more ques - how many movements one should feel at later weeks of pregnancy,?? I feel less movements but more of waves like feeling that are visible.
Hi there 😊,
it is only natural that baby's weight shifts to your left side when you sleep on that side. 😊 As long as you are not sleeping "on" your belly, there should not be a problem.
Regarding movements:
There is a video on our channel regarding movements and what to do if you feel less movements. For some reason, we cannot copy the link right now. But if you just use the search function on our channel and type in "movements" you should be able to find it!
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Hello there
I’m 39 weeks today .. I’ve braxton hicks contraction since 37 weeks bt couldn’t able to engage into labour.. still there’s no sign of labouring.. I’m 24 yrs old and it’s my first baby .. I’m so nervous about the labour preparation bcz I’m feeling like my body still not prepared for the labour.. as I’ve gestational diabetes also so it’s also a matter of worried that the baby will get larger in size if it’s delayed.. i walk everyday .. doing prenatal yoga and also exercising on birthing ball … i do mile circuits
Bt nothing gonna help me to go in labour 😢
Hi there 😊,
we totally understand that you are nervous! In fact, it is totally normal to be nervous, particularly given the fact that you are still very young and this is your first baby. We met moms who gave birth to baby number 10 and were still nervous...
However, there is really no need to be worried! 😊 Clearly, your body IS preparing for labor if you have been experiencing braxton hicks contractions for more than 2 weeks now.
Also, if you are doing all these things to prepare your body for labor, that's great! That's all you can do! The rest is up to your body (and baby), as we only have limited control over the process.
Keep in mind: on average, a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks. Maybe it's still too early for you.
There are a couple of things that you could try as well, like acupressure, reflexology or nipple stimulation (see this video: czcams.com/video/8rehbupwhzY/video.html).
However, in general, our advice is to stop worrying! 😊 Fears and worries can interfere with labor hormones. You don't need them!
Your body knows what it is doing! It is made for this! So trust your body a little! You WILL go into labor! It's just a matter of time....
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
I'm 40weeks primi help me out for Nvd how to get my contractions naturally
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".
Moreover, there are also other factors which play a role, such as the position of your baby! So, it would be great if they could tell you, if your baby is not only head down but also faces your back...
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 can help (czcams.com/video/UgrbOc4cebY/video.html)
And finally, 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!! ❤️
Hello my baby is very up side in my belly so what can I do plz reply 🙏
Hi there 😊,
just to clarify: what exactly do you mean by "up side"?
It means that my baby head not down side i feel this
I think that baby head position is Transverse in tha belly
@@sikanderali1019 Okay! We have had lots of success with this approach when it comes to transverse babies: czcams.com/video/e-kh6nxGkCk/video.html
Maybe you find this video helpful too?
Thank you 😊
Hello ma'am.. i am 31 years old.. Its my 4th pregnancy.. 1st was normal delivery.. Second was c. Sec because at 37 weeks i was hunted with dangue fever.. 3rd one was a right sidel tubal ectopic pregnancy.. Treated with laparoscopy. Now I am fully 35 weeks pregnant🤰.. Doctor suggest VBAC .. Am I capable?? C. Section gap is 3 years.. i am from 🇵🇰 Pakistan.. Is comeback is normal?? Or my fetus will triger my previous scar?? Please guide
Hi there,
we are not 100% sure if we understood everything you told us, but we just try our best to give you an answer:
IN GENERAL, it is absolutely possible to have a VBAC after a C-section. But whether or not YOU are a good candidate for VBAC, depends on many factors, such as the thickness of the uterine scar. We talk about these factors in this video: czcams.com/video/-re1_KCgKWI/video.html
So, normally, we would tell you to talk with your doctor about it because only they can determine if you are a good candidate for VBAC. Now, apparently, you have done that already and it seems that your doctor DOES believe that you are good candidate for VBAC.
When that's the case, it's your decision whether or not you would like to try a VBAC or not. But basically, if your doctor suggests VBAC, it means that they believe you are capable of delivering a baby vaginally. Therefore, we would not worry too much about uterine rupture.
Of course, when you deliver a baby vaginally after a C-section, there is ALWAYS an increased risk of uterine rupture. But if your doctor says you can have a VBAC it means that they believe that that risk is low.
Finally, please keep in mind that the alternative is a C-section. And a C-section comes with its own specific risks. In other words, it is not free of risk either.
Does this answer help you? 😊
Hello mam and sir
I follow you people (and some others) throughout my pregnancy.. And guess what?? I am sucessfully deliver veginally at 38W5Days.. (Last week)
@@farkhundafai5689 Oh, what wonderful news!!
CONGRATULATIONS on your newborn from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳
We hope you had a smooth delivery!! And most importantly, we hope that both you and your baby are well!! 😍
@@farkhundafai5689how much was the gap between both your pregnancies
Hey I'm scared as I'm 37 week pregnant but vegina is too tight to deliver baby ...Although my baby is in head down position....
Hi there 😊,
we totally understand that you cannot imagine how a head is supposed to come through down there. However, be assured that it's not gonna be a problem! Your vagina is very elastic and it will gradually be stretched by your baby's head. So, please don't worry about that at all!
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Hii kya apka baby normal paida howa ya c section
Hi.. I'm 29 weeks pregnant. My cervix length is 2.4 in last day's scan. .. doctor said I might go into labour as uterus is opening up and advised bed rest. . took injection also to increase my baby's lung capacity if delivery happens. So is this short cervix a major reason for premature delivery??? Will they keep my baby in NICU ??? WHAT all precautions shud i take ???? If i deliver in the beginning of 9 th month, will that be also premature......please reply. Loads of thank u in advance. Love from India,
Hi there 😘,
thanks a lot for sharing this with us!
But before we even answer, we have a question for you: if your doctor is concerned that your cervix dilates too early and suspect a cervical weakness, why do they not recommend a cerclage? It is a common treatment to treat cases when the cervix starts to dilate too early...
A cerclage basically involves cervical stitches in order to prevent that the cervix can dilate too early. And then they are gonna remove it once you are close to your due date.
Has your doctor discussed this option with you?
Please note: if you do deliver your baby now or at the beginning of the 9th month, your baby will be premature. And yes, they will have to keep your baby in NICU.
So, the only thing you can do is bedrest right now. And please do talk with your doctor about a cervical cerclage!
We hope this helps!
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
I had a short cervix with my first and second pregnancy and now I’m on baby number 3 I’m now 37 weeks and with no help (medication) I have a high risk doctor n he said my body may have need to stretch out and that having a short cervix sometimes is not permanent that being said bed rest helped me a lot n I did everything different this pregnancy to not having sex etc…fun til now and that’s only because I’m 37 week today
Side lying meaning both left and right side
Hi there 😊,
basically yes!
So, preferably, you try a left side-lying position. However, research has shown that a right side-lying position is also possible and that it does not increase the risk for the baby.
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
hellow ! i had frst c section and now with my 2nd baby i am on trial of normal delivery as advised by my doctor that everythng is good for vbac but my baby weight is low 2.5 kg as im on 39 weeks . can i do exercises for natural induction as otherwise c section would be done.i want to be naturally induced .what should i do
Hi there 😊,
assuming that your baby is in a good position for labor (i.e. facing your back instead of your front), there are several things that could help:
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)
Please keep in mind though that we normally start with these things already in week 37 (except from Castor oil and nipple stimulation). So, it really depends on your body and how it responds to the tools and techniques that we explain here...
Also, please always ask for your doctor's approval first before you try exercises or Castor oil! Only they know your specific pregnancy case....
We really hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️
can i have vbac with 2.5kg weight of baby, as baby is weak so doctr said that their are chances that baby cant bear tha pains as he is weak.
@@heershah7621 That is quite a surprising argument from your doctor....
If it was true that the weight plays a role in a baby's capability to endure labor, then it would mean that no premature baby would be able to survive labor. And yet, every day, lots of premature babies are born, many of them with a weight of less than 2kg...
Honestly, we strongly recommend that you see another doctor!
39weeks 6days no sign of labor
Hi there 😊,
there is no reason to worry about that! 😊 The EDD is just an estimate and it is far from being accurate....
Maybe, it's not yet for your time! On average, a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks...
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes
Thank you for your concern I delivered baby boy today mrng
@@ashokic4712 See? No need to be worried! 😊😊
That's FANTASTIC to hear!! CONGRATULATIONS from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳 We hope you both are doing well!!
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤
Hello cuties I’m 42 weeks pregnant today n still no signs of labor what should I do now
Hi there 😊,
okay! 😊 Do you have any information regarding the status of your cervix and the position of your baby?
Also, did your doctor make any recommendations based on your pregnancy case?
No information from them
They kept on saying everything is normal but they don’t used to say anything from that
@@fatoumatajabbie5693 Hello again! 😊
Thanks for your reply! It's odd that they did not tell you anything about the status of your body/cervix/baby or how to proceed if you go over a certain date.
Also, this makes it more difficult for us to give you good advice on what to focus on...
First of all, we would talk with your midwife about the next steps!
Apart from that, we can only tell you to do what you are probably doing already:
First, try to relax as good as possible! Try the tools that we show in this video: czcams.com/video/8rehbupwhzY/video.html
Try to sit in this position: czcams.com/video/K5uxfr0YJ_E/video.html
And finally, try birth ball exercises, if your doctor agrees: czcams.com/video/UgrbOc4cebY/video.html
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤
@@CareAboutLittleOnes thanks a lot love u all