Will I Ever Go Into Labor!!!!!!! Posted: 03-20-07 18:37pm
Hello! I am 40 weeks pregnant and this is
going on FOREVER! Here's my problem...I
need hope and I'm getting frustrated! My
family has a history of dilation problems
(never get past 4cm and end up in
c-sections). I got checked today and they
said I am not even 1cm and they won't
induce until after 42 weeks unless my
cervix becomes more favorable. I've tried
it all- everything to self induce this
labor (at least the safe things).
PLEASE- Has anyone ever been told they
weren't dilated this late in the game, but
went into labor soon after anyways? I
need some good news from someone or I
really might start believing I WILL be the
only woman to be pregnant forever! Or
maybe you went into labor before
dilating???!!!!
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Kia
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Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Posts: 6594 Location: Planet Tampaxia,
Posted: 03-20-07 18:44pm
technically you are not overdue until 42
weeks.
baby will come when baby is ready.
don't worry about past problems for other
relatives - you are not them.
once labour starts the cervix starts to
dilate more and efface.
the doctors in the hospital will be able
to help you.
in fact trying to induce labor is probably
the worst thing for dilation problems as
you will want the cervix to be exposed to
your natural prostaglandins and the
pressure of baby comming down will help
dilate and efface the cervix.
try to relax as much as possible and be
patient hun, all good things come to those
who wait.
