Weird question, but what if you want to stall labour?

[Cassius2]

Hi there!

I think that this is a great question! so many are on how to bring labour on! LOL! i was in a similar position as DH was away for the day when i was 38 weeks pg. he was a four hour drive away and couldnt be contacted for 5 hours between 11am and 4pm. and sure enough my waters broke. thought i would be late as it was my first...

i found that pretty much becoming immobile slowed things down. this is of course when you are in early labour. once things are on they're on and that's it (and that's ok!! in fact it's awesome as bubba is coming!!). i guess it may be comforting that early labour can last quite awhile so i think the suggestion in the other post of having a relaxing tub and a rest is a good idea. (ie do all the opposites to the things ppl suggest to bring it on!! LOL!)

alioops is right, i think our bodies and babies have a way of knowing when the time is right. i didnt go into labour with DD until DH arrived at my side. within 20 minutes of him arriving i went from no contractions to 2 minute apart ones!

HTH and good luck!

[Indadhanu]

Gosh is it that t ime already, im so excited for you!!!!!

Well a bath, stress and not moving are the things you're NOT supposed to do so if you do go into labour you could try that?

Bubs tend to know when they shouldnt come though... Jazz looked like she was raring to go early, then my grandad got sick and she held off and I went into labour a few hours after he passed away. I think she let me have that time with him and then came when he was gone.

[thepixie]

Going to the hospital often brings things to a crashing halt! Don't know how long it would work for though... Sorry if that's not much help - hope someone can suggest something!

[rufalina]

WOW. I cant believe you are here already!!
I just wanted to wish you all the best. I am sure you will manage to get this sorted!
xoxo

[deni]

Thanks for all the suggestions girls, and thanks for popping in Ruf and Leasha!!! hope thigns going well with you gals too.

I heard something about having wine but I'm not sure if that was to speed things up or slow them down - i guess it's something i should avoid anyway

[Joeve]

Deni - woohoo I can't believe its almost time! I remember when you got your BFP!!!
Goodluck and I hope the timings are all perfect so your DH gets to be there too!

[Freya]

OMG Deni your due already!? Where have I been, feels like yesterday I was so excited you and Ruf graduated

I dont know how to stall or start labour seeing as both my boys were evicted early but just wanted to wish you good luck and that I hope DH makes it for the birth, its quite an experience for them!