Exercise/pregnancy ball does it work? other Options?

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Does bouncing and rolling your hips really help induce labor? I’m miserable and ready for baby girl to make her appearance! If anyone has any other pointers to get stuff rolling feel free to let me know.. currently 3cm and 60% effaced

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You can’t force labor if your body isn’t ready. However, you can help prepare for positive outcomes when it does happen by bouncing on a yoga ball or rolling your hips. You can roll your hips without the ball, just stand up and do it. You can also do squats (just make sure there’s a chair or door frame or person nearby to help you back up again) and floor stretches for your hips, legs, and lower back. All of these activities help to loosen your hip joints and keep your muscles limber to make room for baby to settle lower into the pelvis.

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Nipple stimulation🙌🏼

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I’ve had mine for three days and swore I was going into labor yesterday. But I layed down for sleep and the contractions went away :(. But I’m also trying pretty much everything but castor oil and tea.

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Things like walking, squats and bouncing on a yoga ball are all great excercises but won’t induce labor. They only really help progress you if already in labor. Having sex could potentially help- orgasm releases oxytocin that could bring on contractions and sperm has prostaglandins in it that that can soften the cervix over time. Nipple stimulation could work as well but if you do to earlycould cause false labor. Really the only thing that guarantees induction is dr intervention. If you try all the things remember to stay hydrated and get some rest as well, and try to enjoy the last bit of your pregnancy 💕

Exercise/pregnancy ball does it work? other Options?

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