How to NOT go into labor???

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Hey ladies! I see so many of you  trying to go into labor and yes I can just reverse the things everyone is suggesting but I saw a lot of ladies saying to walk or be active to induce labor. I’ve been active my whole pregnancy thus far (just stopped running last week) so I don’t want to stop if I can help it! I’m in the Army so they don’t give us a ton of recovery time before we have to take our physical fitness tests again ☹️
My situation is that my husband is in Korea until I’m 39 weeks (I’m 33 now) so I am just so nervous he will miss the birth and it’s our first. We are both in the Army and he is already going to miss so much since I have to move to a new duty station in July and he will stay where we live now. 
Lots of background, sorry, but for those who stayed active for previous pregnancies or who are farther along now, did you stop at any point or have any advice? I want to make it to 39+ but still stay as fit as I can to help with my eventual recovery on the backside (I’m already toning workouts waaaay down and following a third trimester safe plan). Thanks for any help you can give!

One of the only pics I have of the two of us in uniform together from a few years ago 😍

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All I can think is to rest more and stay very hydrated. Don’t overdo it by trying to do too much yourself around the house and stuff, mainly towards the last few weeks. It’s your first and you being in such good shape should keep everything going smoothly until your 40+ weeks, as long as your due date is correct. I imagine you’re not having sex ? (not my business but I’d avoid it), avoid cervical checks if they ask bc you’ll only irritate things and possibly cause contractions... overall, you can’t do much and baby will come when he/she is ready. Listen to your body and rest when it’s telling you to rest. Good luck Mama!

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Ma’am I’m super envious that your still running!  I’m so nervous about the ACFT being implemented on top of dealing with postpartum recover and getting back into working out after baby. I am 34 weeks, and haven’t been able to do any of my normal workouts since the beginning when they found a sub chronic hemotoma.... I will say I have been really trying to take advice from others in my unit (most on their 2nd/3rd baby) that as long as you stay motivated and get back to it after you are cleared that you will be fine. It’s all just a lot to think about.  It gives me anxiety.

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With my son I was extremely active my entire pregnancy. Running, going to the gym, working full time(on my feet), hiking(5+ mile hikes mostly uphill) everyday either after work or in the morning on my days off. I even went hiking after my contractions had started too, and was still in labor for two days before I was dilated to a 5. I was also 40weeks. I really don't think(unless your high risk) that being active will make you go into labor earlier.

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My friend ran all the way threw her pregnancy and was one day late, I do think they come when they are ready! I’m now 37 and have stayed active the whole way threw but now I am so close I’m finding it so hard with back ache and pain so you may find like me your going to have to slow down anyway closer to the end it’s only really been the last week that I’ve struggled to do what I was doing before gym walking and working xxx

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I was a marine and I’m still in the gym everyday at 35 weeks! I do dog walking too so I’m still incredibly active. I’ve heard walking induces labor though 🤔 just keep eating healthy and drinking plenty of water. Are you guys married? I’m surprised they are separating you like this I’m so sorry!

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I do a lot of spin classes for the cardio and do weights (lunges, squats, dead lifts, etc, nothing overhead or laying on back or belly obviously). I did them up until delivery with my second baby (which was induced at 39+3) and I am still doing them for this pregnancy!

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I thank you and your husband for your service and sacrifice. Wouldn’t know where to begin to give advice maybe yoga?

How to NOT go into labor???

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