37 weeks how to speed up labor?
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['Exercise.', 'Sex.', 'Nipple stimulation.', 'Acupuncture.', 'Acupressure.', 'Castor oil.', 'Spicy foods.', 'Red raspberry leaf tea.']
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At 37 weeks, your pregnancy is considered full-term. The average baby weighs around 3-4kg by now. Your baby is ready to be born, and you'll be meeting them some time in the next few weeks.
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['Contact your Doctor or Midwife as soon as possible. ... ', 'Take a folic acid supplement every day. ... ', 'Change lifestyle habits that can harm your baby. ... ', 'Eat a healthy diet and avoid certain foods. ... ', 'Stay fit with exercise. ... ', 'Watch what medicines you take. ... ', 'Rest and relax when you can.']
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For the women to qualify, they had to be between 24 and 34 weeks pregnant. Though the study was small, it suggests that dilating to 1 cm before the 37th week may be a risk factor for preterm labor. Anyone experiencing signs of labor before the 37th week should speak to a healthcare provider as soon as possible.
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Preterm labor is diagnosed in a woman who is 20 to 37 weeks pregnant and has regular uterine contractions. This means about 6 or more contractions in 1 hour. Call your doctor if you have had regular contractions for an hour, even after you have had a glass of water and are resting.
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It's common for most women to go into labor between 38 and 42 weeks. Just make sure you keep an eye out for the signs of labor below and have your birth plan ready.
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At 38 weeks pregnant, signs of labor may begin. Some early signs you'll go into labor soon include: Mucus plug and/or bloody show. You might have a discharge that's thick like mucus (the mucus plug) and could have a slightly bloody tinge (the bloody show).
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['Have a snack.', 'Do some jumping jacks, then sit down.', 'Gently poke or jiggle your baby bump.', 'Shine a flashlight on your tummy.', 'LEARN MORE: Fetal Movement During Pregnancy and How to Do a Kick Count.', 'Lie down.', 'Talk to baby.', 'Do something that makes you nervous (within reason).']
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In cases where your baby is at least 37 weeks, current research suggests that it may be safe to wait 48 hours (and sometimes longer) for labor to start on its own. (But your caregiver may have a different protocol, like 24 hours.)
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["Calculate Baby's Due Date.", 'Let the News Sink in—and Celebrate!', "Make a Doctor's Appointment.", 'Decide Who to Tell and When.', "Learn What's in Store for You and Baby.", 'Get into Healthy Habits.']
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MYTH: Early labor may be induced with the Webster Technique. The Webster Technique will not speed up or delay labor. It will only make birthing more comfortable when it happens.
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['Stop or decrease solid foods, particularly if baby is younger than 6 months. ... ', 'Sleep close to your baby (this increases prolactin and frequency of nursing).', 'Learn baby massage — this has been proven to improve digestion and weight gain.']
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Drink lots of water throughout the day. It's one of the easiest ways to increase the amniotic fluid. If you increase the level of water your body has, the level of the amniotic fluid also increases.
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['Talk and sing to your baby, knowing he or she can hear you.', 'Gently touch and rub your belly, or massage it.', "Respond to your baby's kicks. ... ", 'Play music to your baby. ... ', 'Give yourself time to reflect, go for a walk or have a warm bath and think about the baby. ... ', 'Have an ultrasound.']
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You. When you are around 37 weeks pregnant, if it's your first pregnancy you may feel more comfortable as your baby moves down ready to be born, although you will probably feel increased pressure in your lower abdomen. If it's not your first pregnancy, the baby may not move down until labour.
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['Enroll baby in insurance. ... ', 'Apply for a birth certificate. ... ', 'Get baby added to your will or other legal docs. ... ', 'Contact Work for FMLA/Short Term Disability. ... ', 'Send birth announcements. ... ', 'Write thank you notes. ... ', 'Start pumping. ... ', 'Try Tummy time.']
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Inducing labor should only be for medical reasons. If your pregnancy is healthy, it's best to wait for labor to start on its own. If your provider recommends inducing labor, ask about waiting until at least 39 weeks to be induced so your baby has time to develop in the womb.