progressing labor?

Question

So I was in L&D yesterday thinking I was in labor and according to L&D I was. I was there for 3 hours with consistent contractions (yay), unfortunately these contractions weren't "strong" or "hard" enough to cause my cervix to change. So they sent me home. Still at a 1 cm and have been since 35 weeks but my cervix is "very soft".

I have been taking Evening primrose since 36 weeks and have been drinking the red raspberry leaf tea (4 cups) and walking 4 miles a day (2 in am and 2 at pm). I also have started bouncing on a yoga ball.

Is there anything you ladies know of that I'm not doing that could help progress labor?

I am officially 39 weeks today. Trying to avoid induction but the ladies and my doctor said that if I haven't progressed by my next doctors appointment which is Tuesday we would discuss induction.

Just praying for a miracle at this point.

Thank you in advance.

Answer

Please just know that you have the power here. They can discuss induction with you all they want, but you have the authority to say no if it's not something you want. If you were getting to the 42 week mark that would make more sense but you aren't, so just keep that in mind.

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Cinnammon tea, hot chocolate

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Sex sex sex.

Put it three times cause it said too short of a comment with just "sex." Lol

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Sex!! Lots lol

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Do not do castor oil!! You'll literally be sitting on the toilet forever.. Happened to almost everyone I know who's tried it.

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Pumping! Release that oxytocin 🤗

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Pumping/nipple stimulation, dates, sex, spicy food. Not sure I believe any of it but those are common ones!

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Castor oil, ppl swear by it! But definitely check with your doctor bc it may cause baby to have bowel movement.

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