re: Birthing ball to help "Induce" labor

Quoting Katie Jepson:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Chelsea Dawns Mama:</b>" Insulin is refusing to control my ... [snip!] ... This is the 3rd time i've had it and never felt like it's been out of control   Good luck! I hope baby comes soon for you."

Do they have you on insulin? How much are they making you take and how often do you take it?

Quoting Chelsea Dawns Mama:" I'm assuming just bounce on it? Lol idk myself really"

It helps while you are in labor. Not really much if you aren't activly in labor.

Quoting Not tellin:" It helps while you are in labor. Not really much if you aren't activly in labor."

From what i've heard, its suppose to help dilate you isn't it?

Quoting Chelsea Dawns Mama:" From what i've heard, its suppose to help dilate you isn't it?"

I am not exactly sure what it does. I never labored. lol

http://m.wisegeek.com/how-do-i-use-evening-primrose-oil-to-induce-labor.htm
You should read this site. It might just help.

Quoting Autee Dörr:" http://m.wisegeek.com/how-do-i-use-evening-primrose-oil-to-induce-labor.htm You should read this site. It might just help."

I've been using EPO for 2 weeks now with no progress lol

Orally or vaginally or both?

Quoting Autee Dörr:" Orally or vaginally or both?"

Both. 3 inserted and 3 by mouth.

Quoting Not tellin:" I see. Well, I don't know what to tell you. Maybe lots of sex and go get your membranes swept tomorrow if you can. That is about all I have for you. "

F*** membrane sweeps. i've been in early labor for more than 2 weeks so i had one yesterday since i'm due tomorrow.

didn't do a damn thing.

neither has walking or sex or bouncing or anything.

sooo disappointing.

If the other things your've tried haven't worked its unlikely that a birthing ball will. It actully could cause an abruption which is actually how the mechanics of bouncing to induce labor works. bouncing on the ball that cause labor actually causing the placenta to separate early causing bleeding which causes contractions and fetal distress. I would not recommend trying it.

<blockquote><b>Quoting HeyLuv:</b>" Sorry to hijack your thread but I do have a medicine ball and was just wondering when and how you use it? And what does it do for you during pregnancy?"</blockquote>




I used it every day for about 30 minutes. I would bounce on it (not all crazy like) and rotate my hips in it (really slowly, switching directions every fee minutes) I would alternate all of those every few minutes. It helps move baby into position, but that's it. Doesn't really do a whole lot unless you're in labor. Although it does force you to sit up straight so it helps you breathe better so sometimes I just sat on it.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Chelsea Dawns Mama:</b>" Do they have you on insulin? How much are they making you take and how often do you take it?"</blockquote>




I take 5 mg of glyburide twice a day. With my oldest son it was easily controlled by diet, second one i took 5 mg once a day. They upped it this time at least 3 times. And now that i'm off procardia, my contractions are almost non exsistant   the ones i have hurt a lot but are too far apart. And i'm pretty sure i should be out of mucus plug lol. at least i dilated to a 2...