Dialation

Hi girls,

Just wondering... how long can you be 1cm dialated for? I went to see my OB yesterday and she did an internal and said I was 1cm dialted. She did a stretch and sweep for me to bring labour on which I dont mind.. it wasnt too bad for my first internal. Just wondering how long can you stay 1cm dialated for before labour progresses. This is my first labour/birth, however I had a natural m/c early on at 8 weeks missed m/c.....

Kelly if you are around, would love to hear your thoughts? Also any midwifes who are around also would be happy to hear your thoughts too :)

Bel
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A stretch and sweep can be quite effective, especially if you are well on the way. You could stay 1cm for two weeks - but hopefully the stretch and sweep will help. It might take a day or two, but you will likely notice something then if you do. Acupuncture has been great for the last few women I have supported. :)

Thanks so much Kelly, I hope it gets things going naturally, I will be listening to my hypnobirthing CDs tonight, I have been a bit slack and not done them for a few days.. I have induction booked for night of 13th Sept, which I am hoping I wont need. They have booked this in for me due to my weight etc... however I am positively thinking my hypnobirthing and walking will help my baby go into labour naturally!! thanks for your support..

Bel
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Bel, if you can maybe beg/borrow a fit ball too? Keeps your pelvis "active" even if you are just sitting at the computer! It may help?

Good tip Lucy, that and walking - its brilliant. Walking during contractions is the BEST thing you can do :) If walking stops or slows them, its not active labour, but if it makes it worse, then its good labour ;)

Ohh! Thanks Lucy! I have one.. I will swap the chair for the fitball! any good tips on excerises on the ball?