Hi, I have a c-section booked for next Thursday, had my Drs app today, baby still high, nothing happening down below, had a little bit of back pain this morning, my cervix is closed tight after Dr did an internal today. Had some bleeding this afternoon, which I phoned my dr about, he said this is normal, but did I have any tightenings. I thave had some this afternoon, and tonight, everything feels tight, and uncomfortable down below since the internal. Could this be the start of a natural birth/labour? Dr was hoping to 'stir' things up, but not confindent as my last bub was EMCS, and never engaged or even come close. Is it possible I could still go by myself before next Thursday?
some times they do a stretch and sweep which means if your cervix is favourable it can cause natural labour with me i had 2 s&s's with my last two and they brought them on within 4 hrs or less..
the bleeding is natural too just keep an eye for your mucus plug or a big gush of water..
is this your first?
the tightenings can be a pretend warm up for things to come, you may go into labour by then and have it before then
babies can always change positions and engage out of no where lol they are funny little things they never do anything till their ready..
GL keep us updated
Hi Lizzy, i think anything is possible with babies! Did you DR recommend anything?? Acupressure, Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Bowel stimulation, Herbs, Homoeopathy, Massage, Nipple stimulation, Orgasm, sex with DH(prostaglandins in semen very good at softening a cervix) Visualisation, Walking. Of course check with your healthcare provider to make sure they don't have any issues with anything you try!
I had my appt today and have to go back this sat to have a cardiotograph of the bub and ultrasound to measure the amount of amniotic fluid that i have. Then i'm having a strip and sweep which was mentioned above, i was offered one today but refused it. As i don't want to introduce anything that ma cause infection if poss as i have GBS.
I have started to give myself essential oil massage and got my DH to work on my cervix.. I really hope it will start spontaneously.
Anyway i think there is a chance that things might get going by Thursday week.
I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for you... x
Thanks ladies, nothing happening yet, I'm GBS positive also, Dr didn't recommend anything, I have been on the fit ball, walk every morning with my son and husband, had sex!! Talked to the baby!!! LOL..... I don't mind having the caesear as long as the baby is healthy, we discussed this early in the pregnancy due to the things that happened last time, would like to still think it might happen by itself, but settled to know we have a date.... Unfortunately my cervix is not favourable at all, and baby high and free, which also happened last time, the reason also why my Dr wont induce me and because of the EMCS last time too with the scar. Theres still a week, I'm nervouse about the caesearian, even though this time I know whats to happen, not sure if thats better or worse!! My Dr reassured me that if it's planned its easier on your body and you can mentally prepare yourself, also if something happens in the meantime, thats great! Tillie are you due any day?
Hey Lizzy, i'm glad you are feeling good about the poss Caesear, i agree that it is good to be prepared! You sound good. Sometime our bodies can be really frustrating! Seems to work against you, well thats how i feel at the moment!
My due date was 5 days ago.... i just can't believe i'm still waiting for bub to make an appearance! I'm frustrated.
Sending you some love and a big hug... x
Casearean booked......
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