Will labor start? Anyone else not physically active? 38+4 weeks

Question

I haven’t really been active for the past month. Not much walking, I’ve been a couch potato besides bouncing on my yoga ball. I just haven’t been feeling up to doing ANYTHING. 
Will contractions still start on their own or do I absolutely have to make myself go walk somewhere? 
The thought of getting dressed makes me so sad

Answer

It’s actually (from what I’ve been reading and told by my midwife) better to take it easy and make sure you are very well rested as labor nears. There is no point in try to naturally induce yourself and being exhausted and frustrated at the end of everyday. Your body will know what to do when the time comes and doesn’t need you to be doing stuff to get it going. I’ve been making sure I’m sleeping enough and doing light activities like bouncing on my ball and going for some light walks down the road and staying hydrated. I would be completely drained right now if I had been trying to do all the things everyday bc I’m 41 weeks now. Try to be patient😊 the average ftm goes into labor at 41+1 and every body is different so don’t feel like you are doing something wrong if you go past your due date!

Answer

I rest every other day and do squats one day, walk a mile another day. I was very careful how I started doing both, making sure I didn’t get sore while slowly building my stamina, because who on EARTH wants to be workout sore in labor? Mostly I try to just be on my feet half the day cooking, buying groceries, cleaning. Lots of rest though just in case I go into labor. Most days I nap halfway through the day 😂

Answer

I’ve heard it won’t help you dilate but it might help the baby get lower and into position

Will labor start? Anyone else not physically active? 38+4 weeks

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