Hello it's me again. My wife is almost 39 weeks pregnant and I wanna know if she could start eating Dates?

​@@biggofoe4258 Hi there 😊, yes, absolutely! Pregnant women normally start eating dates from week 37 in order to prepare their body for labor. Just be careful in case your wife suffers from gestational diabetes, because dates contain lots of sugar... There are also other ways to prepare the body for labor, which we explain in these 2 videos: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html We hope this helps! 😊 All the best for you, your wife and your baby!! ❤️

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CONGRATULATIONS on becoming a dad from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳

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@@CareAboutLittleOnes thanks so much!! Thankfully we are doing great! She is already in the phase of smiles and smiles 😍

@@gabycosta88 Ooooh, that's such a sweet age, when they first start to smile! 😍 It feels like the entire universe is smiling at you through your baby's eyes! 🥰 We very much miss that age (although we must say that EVERY age is special - our son is now almost 3 and we wouldn't wanna have him any other way)! 😍😍😍

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Hi there Bridget 😊, that's great to hear!! You are SO CLOSE to finally hold that sweet little thing in your arms!! 🥰 Here is a selection of videos which hopefully will help you: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html (labor preparation and induction) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html (birth ball exercises) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gZulq8mjlb-uj3k.html (best sitting position for labor to start) We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there Tetyana 😊, this is definitely one of the SWEETEST comments that we have ever received so far!! ❤️😘 THANKS SO MUCH for your lovely feedback! 👍 It really is much appreciated and we are really really happy that you find our videos helpful!! 😊😊 We are sorry to hear that you are at the hospital when in fact, it would be so important to enjoy your time with your husband during these final weeks (maybe days). On the other hand, the most important thing is that both, you and your baby are well! So, it's great to hear that they are taking good care of you! Eating dates is definitely a way to soften your cervix, as is acupressure. Exercises would be perfect (particularly on a birth ball), however, they will most likely not allow you to do such exercises if there are problems with your placenta. However, one thing that is equally important at this stage is relaxation. Relaxation helps keep stress levels (and thus stress hormones) in check which can help the body release more labor hormones. Reflexology can also help here. And then finally, there is also nipple stimulation. However, we have seen that nipple stimulation is most likely gonna help you with contractions, if you have had at least some contractions in the past... We really hope and wish you that everything turns out the way you want it to be and that you can have your personal dream birth! Again, thanks a lot for commenting and all the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

Hi there Claudia 😊, you are MOST WELCOME!! We really hope that our information will help you reach your goal! 😊 If you are already 3cm dilated, that's fantastic! At least you can see that your body is preparing for labor which normally makes it easier to (naturally) induce labor. By the way, just that you know: we explain in detail how the tools work in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html Please keep in mind though that some women had to extend the length of nipple stimulation and reflexology to make this work. In fact, some women stimulated their nipples for 1+ hours per day to get contractions from it. So, it depends a bit on your body... And one thing which could also help are exercises on a birthing ball: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html We wish you GOOD LUCK and ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby! ❤️

Hi there 😊, actually, we are about to release a video (hopefully next Monday) in which we discuss in a bit more detail why natural labor induction is not so easy and what might help you make it work. But basically, what you are doing right now, is preparing your body for labor. And that's GREAT!! In fact, you can already see that it's working because your baby has dropped!! In many ways, this is the first important step to get contractions started BECAUSE the pressure of your baby's head on your cervix is going to soften it, thin it out and then dilate it. And then, particularly if you keep supporting your body, your contractions ARE going to start because once you have dilated to about 3cm, your body needs the strong contractions to dilate the cervix further. Before that, women do not always feel contractions, even though they may be in early labor and dilate to 3cm. So, the next step is looking for those other early signs of labor, like the mucus plug discharge, bloody show, increase of Braxton Hicks contractions etc. which show you that your body is getting ready for labor. All you can do on your end is supporting your body with that, with the things that you are doing anyways. So, great job! And then finally, there is one more important thing that you need to do: relax! Stress hormones can interfere with labor hormones and, in the worst case, block them. And many women feel that stress because they fear that if labor doesn't start spontaneously, they are gonna be medically induced (which nobody wants). So, ideally, you find a way to relax, either by meditation, yoga, massages, whatever helps you with that! And the more relaxed you are, the faster everything will go! We hope this information helps you! 😊 All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you for that thorough and lengthy reply. Your encouraging words have given me enough ease to fall back and trust my baby will be here in his time. 💛💛

@@Kdm109 You are most welcome!!! You are doing the right thing! Trust that your baby will come when it's time for him/her! 😊😊

Hi there 😊, thanks SO MUCH for your lovely feedback! 😊 We are very happy to hear that you like our content! We wish you ALL THE BEST with your preparation for the big day! And of course, ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there! 😊 Thanks SO MUCH for your lovely comment and feedback!! 😘 That's really very nice of you to say! We are super happy that you find our videos helpful!! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there Hannah 😊, thanks so much for your feedback - we are very happy to hear that you like our videos! 😘 By the way: in our newest video, we talk more about WHY Castor oil is supposed to work: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g7V8eZCn2ZbbfWw.html And we also explain why it is possible to produce the same effect with other things, like for example, with spicy food. Of course, in both cases, you would suffer from loose bowels. But that's not the worst thing that can happen before you go into labor because if your bowels are empty, your baby has more space to move through your pelvis... What you do want to avoid is extreme vomiting because it's the last thing you need when you are in labor... Extreme vomiting happens in about 7% of women taking Castor oil. But it happens less when you eat spicy food as long as you don't overdo it... That said, we have found that nipple stimulation is often as powerful as Castor oil, particularly when combined with reflexology. But we have to admit: the effect is not the same in every woman... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there! 😊 Thanks a lot for your input! Interesting that you should mention this today because we are going to publish a video on evening primrose oil this week. However, we could not see that the results are so clear: The last two scientific review and meta studies (from 2021) came to opposing conclusions. One concludes that it helps, the other one says it does not. We then also came to the conclusion (based on our research) that they came to different conclusions because they focus on vaginal and oral application at the same time. However, it seems that vaginal application works better. That said, we have not found any studies which explicitly investigated the safety of evening primrose oil. So if you have any such studies, please let us know!! Thanks a lot! 😊

Hi there! 😊 Thanks SO MUCH for sharing your story with us!! We LOVE when women share their stories, because it helps other women a lot!! Out of curiosity: Can you please let us know, how much Castor oil you took every 3-4 hours? Thanks a lot! 😊 We wishy you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

​@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you! so I mixed one teaspoon with half of glass of orange juice! i start drink it around 9 or 10am so I had 4 teaspoons total! the only side effects I got was diarrhea nothing els! and my labor started 1 am!

@@zainasinteriors Awesome!! Interesting approach, thanks a lot for your reply! It's much appreciated! We'll definitely keep that in mind! 😊

Hello, congrats with your baby! I am curious if your baby passed meconium before born? This is a no no approach in the US because it is believed that it cause babies pass meconium and have breathing complications. Thank you. I am looking for a more natural approach to avoid hospital induction but also want to decide the safest methods.

@@deepconvos1 Hi there 😊, yes, we are aware that there are many rumors on the internet that apparently, Castor oil can cause the baby to poop in the womb. However, please note that to date, no scientific study has found a link between Castor oil and baby pooping in the womb. Castor oil is a laxative that causes diarrhea in the mother. As a result, it is hoped that there will be a spillover effect from the intestinal activity on the uterus because the uterus is located right in front of the intestines. As a result, if it were true that Castor oil causes diarrhea in the baby, the same would apply to everything else that causes diarrhea in the mother: spicy food, stress, a stomach bug etc. The reality is this: it can ALWAYS happen that your baby passes meconium in your womb. And the longer you go past your due date, the higher is the probability - no matter if you drink Castor oil or not. We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

Hi there Janet 😊, we totally understand that you are tired and exhausted! At some point, you just want that baby to come out! Please keep in mind though that - on average - a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks! Everything within that range is totally normal. That said, we recorded a video which you might find helpful: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html And please don't forget that relaxation is also an important part of preparing for labor! A massage treatment, yoga, acupuncture, meditation - all of that can be super helpful in supporting your body go into labor... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there Mel 😊, thanks SO MUCH for your lovely comment and feedback! ❤️ Yes, a laxative effect is really not what most women want when they go into labor. But actually, it's the laxative effect that could help you go into labor. That's because your intestines are located right behind your uterus. And so, it is hoped that there is a "spill over" effect from the intestinal activity on the uterus. That said, most women don't need it to induce labor. If you do a good job in preparing your body for labor (and week 37 is the perfect week to start with it), then chances are that you go into labor spontaneously all by yourself. If not, we prefer nipple stimulation over Castor oil (acupuncture and reflexology could also help). 😊 In the meantime, we wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thank you for taking the time to reply and I will certainly take your advice into consideration!

@@melchan88 You are MOST WELCOME!! We are happy if we could help!! ❤️❤️

Great idea! 😊😁

Can I get the recipe? ❤ 39+3 today and vegan 😊

Hi there Mommy Cindy! 😊 Thanks so much for sharing your story!! We can absolutely understand that you cannot wait to cuddle that sweet little thing of yours! From our experience, week 38 is still a bit early. Don't get us wrong: some women DO go into labor in week 38. However, most women only go into labor around their due date or even later. So right now, all you can do really is help your body prepare for labor. The most effective way to prepare the body for labor are exercises, if your doctor allows you to do exercises. Exercises on a birthing ball can be particularly effective (we explain them in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html) because clinical studies have shown that they have a great effect on the cervix. In fact, if your baby is still very high, then exercises on a birthing ball can really be helpful here because once your baby has dropped, the additional pressure on your cervix will speeds things up. We wish you all the best for the upcoming delivery, for you and for your baby!! ❤️❤️

Hi I really appreciated your reply to my comment. :) Btw, I have few more questions to ask. Would you recommend doing squats instead of exercising in birthing ball because I don't have like that right now. And instead of castor oil, I'm having Evening Primrose Oil.

​@@cindygrmn Hi there! You are MOST WELCOME!! 😊😊 In general, squats are a great exercise. However, they don't have the same effect as pelvic rocking or circular movements on a birthing ball. Also, at the moment, we are investigating, if a woman should avoid deep squats as long as her baby is not yet engaged. Therefore, at the moment, we don't recommend deep squats as long as your baby has not yet engaged just to make sure it does not interfere with your baby's attempts to drop ;-) Regarding evening primerose oil as a means of labor induction: Only some weeks ago, scientists published what is called a "systematic review" about the effect of primerose oil on cervical ripening and labor induction. This means that they looked at all the other studies up to 2021 to see, if we can deduct from those studies, that it works or not. They found that evening primerose oil does NOT have any effect on cervical ripening. At the clinic, we had a few cases of women who took primerose oil and we can confirm that it did not have any effect... So, based on that, we cannot recommend it.... ;-) We hope this information helps you! All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

Hi there 😊, you are MOST WELCOME! We are very happy if you find our content helpful! 😊 Yes, please do update us on baby's arrival! We always love to hear when another healthy baby was born! ❤️ We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

Thanks SO MUCH for your lovely comment and feedback! That's very sweet of you to say! ❤️😊😘 We wish you all the best for you and your baby!! ❤️

HI there Katelyn 😊, that's great! We are VERY excited for you!! If baby number 3 is as cute as your other two (on the picture) then we can only congratulate you in advance! 😍 We wish you ALL THE BEST for your remaining pregnancy, for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there! ❤️ We can feel how disappointed you are, but please don't give up just yet!! It is true that inducing labor naturally is not very easy. 😩 However, it can still work for you! Do you want to give us some more feedback on your case? Pregnancy week? Tools you have tried? And also, if you see any early signs of labor? Looking forward to your reply!!❤️

Hi there Eleeyah 😊, thanks a lot for sharing this with us! First of all, please be assured that you are not alone: we regularly meet women who are in the exact same situation as you are now. Nothing that we try seems to work (including acupuncture and acupressure by the way). And it is extremely difficult to find the reason why it's taking so long. But here is what we have learned over the past decade: In about 20-25% of these cases, the EDD was not estimated based on an ultrasound exam in or before week 12. OR: it was based on such an early ultrasound, but then it was changed based on an ultrasound exam that was done at a later stage. Not sure, if this applies to you too. But please note that the most "accurate" EDD is based on an ultrasound exam in or before week 12... The other thing that often prevents their labor from starting or progressing are fears, worries, stress or other emotions. In that case, we can (normally) indeed do something with acupuncture, but it often requires many sessions. The third thing are medications: they can considerably mess around with hormones and what make things worse is that different medications have a different impact on different women. In other words: if 2 women take the same product, the effect on their labor may still be different. And finally: yes, we also met women whose mothers were in similar situations when they delivered. So, it might indeed be that your gens play a role (not sure if there is any research about this)... It's hard to give good advice here, except from this: stay positive! And we also want to add that, although many of those women we met were induced eventually, they all gave birth to perfectly healthy babies. And this is what we wish you too!! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming induction/delivery, for you and your baby!! ❤️

@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thank you so much for the words of encouragement and information! 😊 I am doing my best to stay positive and strong. Still no baby but tomorrow night I'll be induced. At least I can be confident that this baby will be here soon and should be perfectly healthy and normal! 🥰

@@eleeyahhoutz1038 We are sure, everything will be fine!! Soon, you will hold that sweet little thing in your arms!! 🥰🥰

I’m 38 weeks and feel the same way first time mother but honestly I’m definitely going to stop getting cervix checked bc I find myself getting way to disappointed about it I’m fully closed and 50% effaced and literally doing everything except Castro oil .

@@aalyahjames1846 Hi there Aalyah! 😘 Please note that 38 weeks is still very early days! Therefore, there is really no reason to be disappointed right now because the biggest part of your cervical dilation can only happen once your contractions have started. Because of that some women will not be dilated at all before their labor starts. So again, please don't be disappointed! Some things take time!

Yeah!!! That's great to hear Gemalyn!! Thanks so much for sharing!! You are SOOO close to finally holding your little one in your arms!! 😍❤️🥰 Good luck and all the best!! And please let us know how it goes!! ❤️❤️

Hi there 😊, thanks a lot for your feedback! We are very happy to hear that you liked our video! 😊 We wish you best of luck and hope that these tools will help you bring on labor too! ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there Ivy 😊, may we ask why they want to induce you that early?? By the way: yes, studies do show that nipple stimulation can help soften the cervix! So, maybe your cervix indeed started to soften because you stimulated your nipples... In any case: We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there 😊, that's very interesting to hear! Because actually, it's the other way round! Scientists have found that naps during pregnancy can reduce the risk of a low birth weight. And that study was actually quite big (it included some 10.000 women). Also, we are not aware of any studies which show that napping is bad for either the mother or the baby. So, don't feel guilty! Enjoy those naps! Sleep while you can! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

Hi there! 😊 That's good news! Because it shows you that your body is preparing for labor! In fact, the earlier your cervix is soft, the faster your body can start to thin it our and dilate it (which often happens at the same time), unless of course, you have a prolonged pre-labor or early labor phase (in which dilation does not progress initially). But luckily, those cases are exceptions and not the rule... So, hang in there! Your body is preparing to help you finally meet your sweet little baby! 🥰 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

Hi there! 😊 You are MOST WELCOME!! 😊 We are very happy to hear that you like our channel!! ❤️❤️ Well, normally, only your provider can tell you if your cervix is soft after a vaginal exam. However, in theory, a woman could also check herself... A cervix which is still firm feels very much like the tip of the nose. A soft cervix on the other hand feels like a check. But we clearly recommend having a vaginal exam if you want to know it for sure! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

Hi there 😘, we are really very sorry to hear about your loss and also about your situation! Look, we don't know where you are based. However, in most countries, there are ways to get support. What we would do is: first of all, call your midwife and talk with your midwife about your situation! And then demand from her that you get mental support of some sort, either in the form of support groups or a therapist - whatever options you have in your country! In some countries, you can also get support in other ways, for example, you can call support hotlines directly. You don't have to go through all this on your own! Use the support network that exists in your country! You just need to get active and make that call! So, please do call your midwife or a support hotline! Get all the help you can get!! Trust us: once that baby is here, things are gonna be easier! You will get so much love from that little one! 🥰 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank u both so much. I'm 40wks 5days and I am not having any signs of labour, I am worried about going to far overdue as it can be harmful for baby. I'm also wondering is this vomiting 🤮 significantly anything bad i really appericate ur support and I am also not eating the best like I was at the start. Any advice is helpful pls. I did catch covid 12wks pregnant and I do have c.o.p.d lung disease so I had terrible pregnancy until few wks ago then it got easier. Now I'm worried after seeing dangers of been over due and also I'm not having motivation to get up and do anything I've no energy all this Yr has been so draining and I am concerned foe my child. God bless u both u are appericated.🥰🥰

​@@lisamarieromeo6122 Hi there! 😘😘 Please don't thank us! We feel terribly sorry for your situation! If our words can help you somehow, it means a lot to us! Regarding your question: When it comes to vomiting, it is difficult to say if it is a "normal" sign or not. In general, it is not uncommon to feel nauseas at this stage of pregnancy you are in right now. However, the problem with vomiting is that you never know where it is coming from. For example, it could also be food poisoning. That is one reason why we were saying please contact your midwife! They have the task to clarify why you are vomiting. The other thing is your energy levels. There are several problems involved here. First, your pregnancy. Almost every woman feels tired and exhausted at 40 weeks. They just cannot take it anymore. They want their body back - understandably... The second problem is your vomiting. If there are issues with your gastrointestinal tract, it will drain even more energy because your body is no longer able to absorb the energy contained in food. And the third problem is COPD. People with COPD often face problems with their energy levels. It's a result of the impaired function of the lungs. Finally, regarding the state of your pregnancy: please note that - on average - a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks. And unless there are medical problems that require your baby to get out of there faster, there is normally not a reason to be concerned. But of course, this is something only your doctor can tell you! So, we strongly recommend that you talk with your doctor about your options - also because of your peace of mind! We also want to point out that fears, worries and, in particular, grief can have a big impact on your body's ability to produce labor hormones. Which leads us to the next important topic: mental support! As we said, you don't have to go through this on your own! Use the existing support network!! That's what they are here for! Dealing with your situation can also make it more likely for your body to produce labor hormones.... We hope all this makes sense! So, please do take action! Even though you don't have the energy to do anything at all! But making that call can be a big help!! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! And lots of strength!!❤

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank u so much 🥰🥰

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Hi there! ❤️ Poor you! ❤️ We can absolutely understand your frustration! At some point, you are just tired and exhausted and you have the feeling that you cannot do this for much longer... The "problem" is that you started to dilate very early in your pregnancy. And when that happens, we often observe that the dilation progress "gets stuck" at some point and it seems to take ages for the body to proceed. In other words, your dilation does not follow a steady line. There can be many reasons why this happens, but they are all just theory which doesn't help your. However, there ARE thigs which have helped other women in similar situations: 1. Nipple stimulation (just keep in mind that it may not be done with a few minutes per day; however, this could work really well in your case...) 2. Reflexology (same as nipple stimulation: it may not be done with a few minutes per day only) 3. Acupuncture (this can work particularly well if your stress levels are really high; and please note: it has to be acupuncture; acupressure would most probably not help in your case) 4. Exercises on a birthing ball Of course, there is also Castor oil. However, personally, we always treat Castor oil as last resort simply because of the side effects. Also, you can never be sure if it is going to work... Still, it CAN be super effective for labor induction. We talk more about these tools and also how to apply them in these 2 videos: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html (reflexology, nipple stimulation, Castor oil) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html (birth ball exercises) Moreover, please also try to relax as good as possible! We know, it's not easy. But please try not to put too much pressure on yourself because this would just cause a lot of stress! And stress COULD prevent you from going into labor. So please, try to find ways to relax (meditation, yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, a back massage - whatever you find most relaxing!) Finally, please note that on average, a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks. So maybe, you find solace in knowing that with every day that passes, your baby has more time to mature which is particularly important in terms of their lungs at this stage of your pregnancy. We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there Marvella 😊, great topic!! Thanks a lot for your input! We definitely put it on our list! 😊 In the meantime, we can tell you that there are lots of scientific studies which have shown that an experienced doula can have lots of positive effects on labor. For example, some studies show that a doula might help reduce the number of (unnecessary) medical interventions during a delivery. A doula might even help reduce the risk of an emergency C-section. Besides, the women we know who had a doula report that they felt comfortable having a doula around them (feeling comfortable can decrease the stress levels of a woman considerably - which has lots of positive effects on labor). It also seems to have a significant effect on pain relief during labor. So, in brief: we can only recommend hiring an experienced doula! 😊 We hope this helps! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

Thank you!! I'm a doula and honestly just want more people to be educated on birth in general and the ways to take ownership of their health. Keep up the great content, I send it to my clients for them to be educated and make informed choices.

@@marvellaying9575 Hi there Marvella 😊, oh, that's GREAT to hear!! We always feel particularly honored if doulas watch our videos too!! ❤️😊 So, thanks A LOT for your feedback - we are very happy to hear that!! So, as we said, there will definitely be a video on the importance of doulas in terms of labor! In the meantime, we wish you ALL THE BEST in your profession!! ❤️

Hi there 😊, you are MOST WELCOME!! We are happy that you found this video helpful!! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

wow me too, 38 weeks & 2 days and dilated at 2cm! Just start trying something to dilate faster

Hi there Chelsea 😊, poor you! You are probably frustrated! 🙈 At some point, all you want is for that baby to be in your arms rather than in your belly, right? The problem is: on average, a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks. So, you only just "entered" that period. And although clinic studies have shown that the tools that we present here - on average - seem to speed up the process, there are limits to what these tools are capable of. For example: you could drink a whole bottle of Castor oil. But if your body is not ready for labor, then it won't send you into labor. Because of that, the first step is really to help the body prepare the cervix for labor, with dates, acupressure, exercises etc. These tools are intended to soften the cervix. The faster the cervix is soft, the faster the subsequent changes can happen. So, the first step is really to eat dates, do acupressure, exercise and apply reflexology (unless your doctor tells you you cannot). And then only in the next step would you try to induce labor... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby! ❤️

Hi there Selena 😊, thanks a lot for sharing! 😊 The good news is that you can see that your body is already preparing for labor. However, the answer that we posted below Chelsea's comment also applies to you (and to all women in general). So at that stage, the best thing to do is really to focus on tools to soften the cervix! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

same!!

Hello Anika! 😊 Thanks a lot for commenting! First of all, you are doing A GREAT JOB already! If you are eating dates, walk 20 min every day and even do some exercises, that's FANTASTIC! And you can see that both, your body and baby respond to your efforts, because your baby has dropped. Now, one thing that is going to happen now is that, since your baby has dropped, your baby's head is going to put more pressure on your cervix, which is going to soften it, thin it out and - eventually - dilate. So from this point onwards, your baby actually supports your body and your efforts to induce labor naturally. There is one thing though that we recommend you to do in your situation: try to relax! Either try yoga, or meditation or whatever works best for you! The reason is: right now, you seem worried that you won't go into labor naturally and that you are going to have another C-section. This causes stress. And stress hormones can interfere with labor hormones, which is not what you want when you try to go into labor. The reality is, there is no need for you to be worried, because we really see it all the time at the clinic, that women who are active are MUCH MORE likely to go into labor spontaneously. And again, the fact that your baby has dropped and adds additional pressure on your cervix is definitely going to help you reach your goal! Apart from that, we have found that exercises on a birthing ball, as well as reflexology can work really well once the baby has dropped! In this video, we teach how to do exercises on a birthing ball: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html In this video, we teach how to apply reflexology: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html We really hope that this information helps you!! All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

Thank you so much for reply ❤️ your videos are so much helpful n easy to understand.

@@anikaspassion1248 Thanks so much Anika! We really appreciate you saying that!! ❤️❤️

Have you delivered your baby? Me too in same situation.

Hlw plz help, I passed my due date yesterday I m in +3 station of pregnancy dr. checked today n my cervix is still closed they told me 😞 I don’t have any kind of contraction. Only when I stimulate my nipple then the contraction comes and stop when I stop stimulation. My previous history is also given above. Dr. will do my c section if don’t have any contraction before 5th April 😞 Plz tell me what should i do.

Hi there 😊, thanks so much for this lovely feedback!! We are very happy to hear it!! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there Analie 😊, thanks so much for sharing!! That's great! Your body is definitely preparing for labor! Soon, you will be holding that sweet little thing of yours in your arms!! ❤️ We wish you all the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

Hi there Brandi! 😊 Yes absolutely, it IS possible that your water breaks on its own! However, only some 15% of women experience a spontaneous rupture of membranes BEFORE labor. In other words, it is not a requirement for you to go into labor. The best a woman can do, if she wants to go into labor spontaneously, is to start preparing her body for labor from week 37 onwards, with the tools that we describe in detail in his video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html. On top of that, it was shown that exercises on a birthing ball during the weeks before labor can be a great help to increase the Bishop score (which tells you how "ready" your cervix is for labor). We explain these exercises in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html We hope this helps! 😊 All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️

Thanks so much for your lovely comment! We are very happy to hear that you find our video helpful! 😊❤️ 👍 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there 😊, thanks a lot for your feedback!! We are happy to hear that you found our video helpful! 😊 In order to have a less painful delivery, there are several things that a woman may try. What we do at the clinic is, first of all, we start to prepare the perineum from week 35 onwards, with the technique we show in this video (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b9Ofm8-rkr-5n4E.html) Then from week 37, we start preparing the body for labor with acupressure, dates and birth ball exercises. And from week 38 with reflexology. We explain everything in these 2 videos: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html and kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html (birth ball exercises). From week 39, we continue with nipple stimulation. And at the same time, we do exercises (throughout the pregnancy) to prepare the whole body for labor and birth. We show them in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNifYNylrcypnnU.html. We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

Hi there 😊, do you know if baby is facing your back or your front?

Also, keep in mind that at this point, you are "only" 38 weeks pregnant. So, why are you so worried about progression? 😊

Hi there! 😊 Week 36 is perfect! Because at the clinic, we would start preparing the cervix for labor from week 37 onwards. So, the first step would be to soften the cervix. What we do at the clinic to support this process, is apply acupressure and eat dates from week 37 onwards (actually, some women even start with dates even in week 36). We would also do exercises on a birthing ball because they can have a great effect on the cervix too. And then from week 38, we do reflexology in addition to the other tools. Very often, this is enough for a woman to go into labor spontaneously as soon as the body is ready for it. If not, there are other tools available, such as nipple stimulation and Castor oil to support this process. We explain everything in detail in these two videos: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

We are the same but I'm 35 weeks and my next appointment will be on September 13th. I lost my mucous plug on Father's Day (Sunday) and been feeling sick also got on/off headache this morning, I feel like I'm going labour by next week.

Hi there 😊, we are not sure what you mean by "not true". However, we really appreciate that you are sharing your story with us! ❤️ All the best for you and your family! ❤️❤️

3 lbs? What are you talking about

@@Kdm109 maybe she meant 3 tablespoons

@@Kdm109 TABLESPOONS*

@@Kay-pb9he thanks

Hi there! 😊 That's a great question! The reason why dates can soften the cervix is because dates influence estrogen and progesterone hormones which can help prepare the uterus and cervix for labor. (They also contain lots of very valuable substances, fatty acids and vitamins). That's something that dates in general have in common. It's not restricted to one specific kind of date only. That said, in most studies we read, women consumed Deglet Noor dates. But it was pointed out that other dates work too. For example: in other cases, women consumed Medjool dates with similar results. So, it seems that dates in general do work. However, it is recommended consuming them plain (not dried). Dried dates contain high amounts of sugar which is never good for a body, pregnant or not... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

Hi there 😊, please understand that we cannot advise on specific medical questions because we are legally not allowed to do that. Only your doctor can do that (i.e. the person who is familiar with your pregnancy case). Please keep in mind that there are many more factors that play a role here, apart from the ones that you mentioned. Therefore, we kindly ask you to talk with your doctor about it! Thank you! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there Ellaica 😊, thanks a lot for sharing your story!! We really hope the tools here help you! ❤️ Apart from your dilation, have you seen any other signs so far that your body is preparing for labor (like mucus plug discharge, bloody show etc.)? Looking forward to your reply! ❤️

Oh that's so frustrating! I'm only 39 weeks and I am so ready to not be pregnant anymore.

@@audrawells1383 We can absolutely understand you Audra! At some point, you just want your body back!! Hang in there! You are VERY VERY close!! All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

Hi there Mae 😊, please don't be discouraged just yet! These things can sometimes go really really fast!! 😊 Do you know if your cervix is already soft? As long as the cervix is not soft, at the clinic, we normally apply acupressure, do exercises and eat dates to help assist that process. If a woman's cervix is soft on the other hand, then we help her with reflexology, exercises, nipple stimulation and sometimes Castor oil... We talk more about these tools and also how to apply them in these 2 videos: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html (reflexology, nipple stimulation) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html (birth ball exercises) Maybe you find them helpful? 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there 😊, we can totally understand that you are terrified! But please don't be! 😊 First of all, please note that not every woman is dilating already in week 39. On average, a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks. Maybe your body just needs a couple of more days. Also, please note that technically, you need contractions in order to dilate. It is true that most women already dilate before having contractions, but it's not the case for every woman. Therefore, it could be that you only start to dilate once you are in labor. Regarding your pelvis: We would discuss this again with your provider! We had several cases of women who were told by their provider that their pelvis is too small for the baby. But all of those who tried having a vaginal birth, DID naturally give birth to their babies eventually. The problem is that it is very difficult for doctors to determine whether that baby fits through your pelvis or not. So, this is really something that we would discuss again with your provider. In some cases, there may indeed not be a way around a C-section. When that's the case, you always have to keep in mind that doctors do this EVERY SINGLE DAY! So, please trust that everything will be fine eventually! But again, at first, we would discuss this matter again with your provider! We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you so much! U guys are truly amazing ❤️

@@cheerstwoyouuuu205 You are MOST WELCOME!! We are happy whenever we can help!! ❤️❤️

He was born at 41 weeks… c section 😢 but well worth it he’s so beautiful! I was in labour for 30 hours and was only 1cm and had to b induced lol it was a wild time but wouldn’t change a thing! Cheers to the new mommies💙💙💙

@@cheerstwoyouuuu205 Thanks SO MUCH for sharing with us!! ❤️❤️ First of all, we are sorry to hear that it was a C-section eventually. However, as we always say, the most important thing is that a healthy mother holds a healthy baby in her arms eventually! So, CONGRATULATIONS on your sweet little son!! 🥰🥰 We wish you a good recovery!! And we wish you ALL THE BEST for that sweet little thing - enjoy every minute of it!! ❤️

Hello Sonia ❤️, we can absolutely understand that you want a natural delivery! In our experience, the two most important things that can help you in the situation you are in, are exercises and relaxation. Here is why: Relaxation helps keep your stress levels in check (stress hormones can block the release of labor hormones which is why relaxation is so important). In fact, the problem is often that stress levels increase at the end of the pregnancy, particularly in women who fear that they might be induced if labor does not start. It's like a vicious circle...And relaxation can help a lot here. This can be a massage treatment, yoga, meditation. OR: acupuncture. Actually, acupuncture is what we would do at the clinic to help a woman relax at that stage. Exercises on the other hand, are the best preparation for the body if you want to go into labor spontaneously (IF your doctor allows it). If going for a walk twice a day does not help, then you might wanna consider doing different kinds of exercises. The kind of exercises that we can wholeheartedly recommend (again, IF your doctor allows them) are exercises on a birthing ball. We explain how exercises on a birthing ball work in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html. Apart from that, we can really recommend acupuncture or a combination of acupuncture and reflexology, IF you can find an experienced acupuncturist to prepare your body for labor. If you cannot find a professional therapist, you can also do acupressure and/or reflexology yourself. (In this video, we teach how: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html). Just keep in mind that the effect of a professional treatment will be much stronger... And then finally, if any of this helps you get at least some contractions, then nipple stimulation may help intensify them. That's because women who had at least some contractions already, are much more likely to have even more contractions from nipple stimulation. In this video, we explain how it works: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html We really hope that any of this helps you go into labor spontaneously. ❤️ All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

Hi there 😊, yes, it is absolutely normal if you are already a bit dilated in week 37! Actually, that's good news because it shows you that your body is preparing for labor! 😊 Normally, we start with nipple stimulation in week 39. However, there are circumstances under which which we would start earlier. For example: if a woman would be medically induced in week 39, we would already start with nipple stimulation in week 38, in order to increase her chances of going into labor spontaneously BEFORE her induction date... You can also find more information about when to start with the tools that we mention in our video in THIS video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html By the way: thanks SO MUCH for your feedback!! It is much appreciated and we are very happy to hear that you find our video helpful! 😊😘 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thank u for your reply. The best thing about this channel is your response for our doubts and. Its contain a lot of information . Because we pregnant women has so many doubts especially for the first one. Thank u for clearing Love u

@@ichusluv9498 That's GREAT to hear!! 😊 Thanks SO MUCH for your feedback! It's great that we are able to help you with your doubts! ❤️😊

Hi there! 😊 Thanks a lot for sharing!! Actually, there are many things that you can try to increase the chances of a spontaneous labor: What we normally do at the clinic is, we start preparing the body for labor from week 37 (acupressure, dates) in order to help the body soften the cervix. A soft cervix is the most important step before the body can go over to further change the cervix (effacement and dilation) which a woman can support by things like reflexology, exercises and nipple stimulation (and sometimes Castor oil - if her doctor approves). We teach these things in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html We wish you GOOD LUCK and ALL THE BEST for your delivery, for you and your baby! ❤️

Hi there 😊, it's a difficult situation and giving good advice is even more difficult. 😬 We know many OBs who would recommend an induction in a case like yours, particularly in case of a high PI value. From their point of view, it is totally understandable, because in theory, there could be complications. So, from their point of view, it's like "better get this baby out as long as everything is fine". However, on the other hand, a high PI value does not necessarily mean that there will be complications of any kind. Also, it seems that everything else seems to be fine too. And most importantly, your baby is growing well. Therefore, the question is: how high is that risk of complications really? So, there are two things you can do. First, find another OB and get a second opinion! It's always good to hear a second opinion before making a decision. Second, you have to make a decision. It's your body, so, if you decide to wait until your EDD, then that's what you decide. Just keep in mind that your doctor will tell you that with every day you wait, the risk of complications could increase. But that risk COULD be manageable, if they offer you regular checkups until that date. So that's something you could discuss with your OB. But again, personally, we would get a second opinion first and then take it from there. Unfortunately, that's all we can tell you without knowing the specifics of your case... Ultimately, it's up to you to make a decision... Still, we hope that our point of view helps a bit... We wish you GOOD LUCK and ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thankyou so much, this has cleared things out for me, atleast I have a set of relevant questions to ask my OB. I would like to mention here though the advice felt like one that you would give to a loved one/ family member( and I really appreciate that). Do you also have other videos discussing positive discipline, potty training a strong willed toddler? Thankyou again for your response! Shivangi

@@shivangiamitabh8152 That's GREAT to hear! You are MOST WELCOME!! ❤️😊 We have not yet recorded any videos about potty training a strong willed toddler (we have one of those ourselves 😅!) But we just put it on our list and we will definitely make one!! Thanks A LOT for your input!! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

Hi there 😊, the way you ask indicates that you are disappointed? Not sure what it is your doctor was expecting. But if this is your first pregnancy and you are one finger dilated even before labor starts, that's GREAT. That's exactly how we want to have it. Don't worry, your contractions will take care of the rest... However, if you wanna do something in addition to support your cervix, just try the tools that we explain in this video. We also talk in detail about it in another video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html So, please stop worrying! You are on the right track! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there! 😊 Actually, week 34 is still a bit early to be dilated. In most cases, dilation does not start before week 38 but you probably know this better than we do, given the fact that this is baby number 3! 😅 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

@@CareAboutLittleOnes I actually didn’t know 34 weeks was still too early thanks for the tip tho I thought sense she was head down I could possibly start dilating already! But thank you 🥰

@@maddysworld222 You are MOST WELCOME! 😊 It depends a bit HOW DEEP your baby is in your pelvis. In order to start dilating without contractions, the baby at least needs to have engaged to put more pressure on the cervix. However, even then it might only help you dilate some 1-2cm. For the most part of your dilation, you obviously need contractions (unfortunately 😅)... Again, ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

Hi there 😊, unfortunately, this is something we cannot tell you without knowing your pregnancy case. However, you can calculate your chances! We show you how in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hJNmdpx0m5jTl30.html We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there Brandy ❤️, please don't be discouraged just yet! Unfortunately, sometimes women go through a period of prolonged pre-labor or early labor. When that's the case, dilation can go really slowly... However, there ARE things which a woman can try in such cases. Based on our observations, the 4 most effective tools in such a situation can be: 1. Nipple stimulation (just keep in mind that it may not be done with a few minutes per day) 2. Reflexology 3. Acupuncture (this can work particularly well if your stress levels are really high; and please note: it has to be acupuncture; acupressure would most probably not help in your case) 4. Exercises on a birthing ball Of course, there is also Castor oil. However, personally, we always treat Castor oil as last resort simply because of the side effects. Also, you can never be sure if it is going to work... Still, it CAN be super effective for labor induction. We explain more about these tools and also how to apply them in these 2 videos: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html (reflexology, nipple stimulation) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html (birth ball exercises) We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth and that things go much faster for you from here on onwards! ❤️

Hi there 😊, don't worry! This video has already helped hundreds of women with a natural start of labor! If it works for others, it can also work for you!! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there Michelle 😊, in our experience, Castor oil is only going to work if you see lots of early signs of labor (like the mucus plug discharge, bloody show, more Braxton hicks contractions, diarrhea etc.). Before that, it's really difficult to induce labor with Castor oil. With that said, in our experience, Castor oil works much better in second or third time moms. So, it's really hard to say, if it will be working in your case. In any case, we would definitely talk to your doctor first and see what they think about it... With that said: there are other things that may help. For example: nipple stimulation has helped many women induce labor without the need to drink Castor oil. This may be an option to explore first, before taking castor oil (and risking being exposed to potential side effects)... We explain how it works in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

Congrats! I’m due on the 9th and I haven’t either. If it’s your first baby like me, I heard it’s normal. I’ve tried exercising, dates, spicy food, sex….and nothing. I’m getting induced on the 15th. Hopefully you dilate and praying for a smooth and safe delivery for you. Congrats! 💙💙💙

@@normavalenzuela9209 it is my first baby 😫😭 thank you ! & congrats to u too ! hopefully, fingers crossed 🤞🏽

@@normavalenzuela9209 I'm due the 9th too 😆

Hi there 😊, please don't worry! When it comes to labor, things can suddenly go really fast! 😊 If you want to speed up labor, then the most important thing to do is to make sure that your cervix is soft. Because only when your cervix is soft can your body work on its effacement and dilation. Because of that, we normally start with dates and acupressure in week 37 (plus exercises and reflexology from week 38). The purpose here is not to induce labor. Neither dates nor acupressure can do that. The only purpose is to help the body soften the cervix. And then once your cervix is soft, chances are higher that (natural) labor induction works. It's not a guarantee, but it's a good basis. And then, if a woman does not go into labor spontaneously, we would try acupuncture, reflexology, nipple stimulation and exercises. And, as a last resort, Castor oil. So, things that have helped other women (naturally) induce labor at this point where you are, are 1. Nipple stimulation (just keep in mind that it may not be done with a few minutes per day) 2. Reflexology 3. Acupuncture (mainly addressing stress level; and please note: it has to be acupuncture; acupressure would not help in your case) 4. Exercises on a birthing ball Of course, there is also Castor oil. However, please never try Castor oil without the approval of your doctor! We talk more about these tools and also how to apply them in these 2 videos: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html (reflexology, nipple stimulation) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html (birth ball exercises) We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and for your baby! ❤️

@@normavalenzuela9209 did doctor discuss induction with you or you mentioned it yourself? Im due oct 12 but last check up at 37w 0.5cm dilated 🥲 no sign of labor for now

Hi there Ana! 😊 No, you are not missing any information 😊! So, in order to understand what is going on, you might wanna have a closer look at this picture here: www.shutterstock.com/de/image-vector/drawing-show-pregnant-woman-cross-section-209872393 On this picture, you can see that the cervix is something like the "bridge" between the uterus and the vagina. One end leads to the uterus (the "internal os") and the other end leads to the vagina (the "external os"). When we talk about dilation, we are mostly interested in the dilation of the internal os because your cervix is going to thin out - which means that the external os disappears anyways (well, kind of...). Therefore, we are surprised that your doctor mentioned both because it's just confusing women. Normally, you are only just interested in one number: You are 2cm dilated. Period! 😊 We hope this makes sense and helps! 😊 We wish you all the best for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there Geraldine 😊, please note that on average, a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks. So, maybe, your body just needs more time to go into labor. Moreover, it can happen that dilation does not progress in a steady line. And so, sometimes, women dilate to, say, 3cm, and then they "get stuck". They don't progress for some time. And only a couple of weeks later, they go into labor. So, please be patient! At least, you can see that your body is preparing for labor! Also, keep in mind that there are many benefits for your baby, if baby stays in there for a little longer: - The baby gains weight and strength - The sucking and swallowing reflex matures (which your baby needs right after birth) - The baby's lungs mature - The baby's brain continue to develop. And many more things. That said, there are a couple of things which have helped other women go into labor in similar situations. 1. Nipple stimulation (just keep in mind that it may not be done with a few minutes per day) 2. Reflexology (same as nipple stimulation: it may not be done with a few minutes per day only) 3. Acupuncture (this can work particularly well if your stress levels are really high; and please note: it has to be acupuncture; acupressure would most probably not help in your case) 4. Exercises on a birthing ball Of course, there is also Castor oil. However, personally, we always treat Castor oil as last resort simply because of the side effects. Also, you can never be sure if it is going to work... Still, it CAN be super effective for labor induction. We talk more about these tools and also how to apply them in these 2 videos: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html (reflexology, nipple stimulation) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html (birth ball exercises) We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

Hi there 😊, that's great! Here is another one which you might find helpful. It discusses the things that we explain in the video that you just watched in more detail: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there 😊, unfortunately, we are not aware of any other foods with similar effects. However, a tool that could also help soften the cervix (as shown in scientific studies) are acupressure or acupuncture. The advantage here is that you don't need to eat anything... If that's something you wanna try, you may find this video helpful: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html We hope this helps! All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

Hi there Hannah 😊, most doctors recommend exercising throughout a pregnancy because it comes with lots of benefits for both, the mother and the baby. So, you can definitely do them in week 35. However, we kindly ask you to ask for your doctor's approval first because not every woman is allowed to exercise (for example, when she suffers from spine-related problems). Regarding dates: that's actually a very good question! To be honest with you, we don't know if a tea from dried dates will have the same effect on the cervix as dates themselves because there are no scientific studies on this topic. We are sorry to say that we don't know the answer her! 😬 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thankyou for your response

@@noor-e-hira2021 You are MOST WELCOME!! ❤️❤️

Hi there 😊, here are 2 more videos that you might find helpful: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gZulq8mjlb-uj3k.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there 😊, at this point, you are "only" 39 weeks pregnant. Is there any reason why that baby has to come out of there quickly (given that your doctor recommends an induction)? Please note that statistically, not every woman goes into labor on or before her due date! 😊

@@CareAboutLittleOnes there is no such complication. The doctor doesn’t want to wait beyond due date

@@sruthiheidi In that case, we really would get a second opinion by another OB!!

My midwife says that most women go into labor by 42 weeks so be patient and keep doing what I'm doing. I've been asking her about natural labor induction at home because this week I will be past my due date and she says not to worry because I won't go past 45 weeks 😅

Hi there! 😊 Actually, week 37 is the perfect week to start preparing your body with dates and acupressure. There are also more tools that can help you prepare your body, but we normally do this step by step, adding more tools every week. We explain this in detail in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html We hope you find it helpful! 😊 All the best for you and your baby! ❤️

Same problem is with me with same date...plz suggest us what to do for normal delivery i dnt want operation plzzzzzzzzzz

Hi there 😊, we don't know what your doctor told you exactly, however, please note that at this point, there is absolutely no need to be worried! At this point, you are only 39 weeks pregnant. The fact that you are not dilated does not mean anything. You can go into labor with 0 dilation and still have a normal delivery. So, if your doctor told you that you need a C-section just because you are not dilated at this point, we strongly recommend that you go to another provider! There is no reason for you to panic! On average, a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks. You have not even gone over your due date at this point. The other thing is: if what you experience are contractions, then you clearly see that your body is getting ready for labor. That too is a positive sign - no need to worry. That said, in general, several things could help induce labor: In this video (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html) we explain several tools to induce labor. Moreover, birth ball exercises could help (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html) On top of that, the right sitting position can also support the whole process (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gZulq8mjlb-uj3k.html) That said, we would not worry too much! Your body is clearly preparing for labor. Moreover, it is your third baby. In such cases, there is normally no reason to worry that you don't go into labor... We really hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there 😊, we don't know what your doctor told you exactly, however, please note that at this point, there is absolutely no need to be worried! At this point, you are only 39 weeks pregnant. The fact that you are not dilated does not mean anything. You can go into labor with 0 dilation and still have a normal delivery. So, if your doctor told you that you need a C-section just because you are not dilated at this point, we strongly recommend that you go to another provider! There is no reason for you to panic! On average, a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks. You have not even gone over your due date at this point. The other thing is: if what you experience are contractions, then you clearly see that your body is getting ready for labor. That too is a positive sign - no need to worry. That said, in general, several things could help induce labor: In this video (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html) we explain several tools to induce labor. Moreover, birth ball exercises could help (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html) On top of that, the right sitting position can also support the whole process (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gZulq8mjlb-uj3k.html) That said, we would not worry too much! Your body is clearly preparing for labor. Moreover, it is your third baby. In such cases, there is normally no reason to worry that you don't go into labor... We really hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

My friends due date was Dec 6th & her water hasn't even broken yet....but everythings ok...even went to get checked & all is well. All the best bringing your new littleone into the world. God bless

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Hi there 🙂, it seems like you are already doing a great job! Both acupressure and exercising are great ways to support your body to dilate faster and the fact that you had a bloody show means that it is working too. From our experience, when a woman has started to dilate, then there are three things which can be particularly powerful to dilate faster: One is exercises on a birthing ball. In clinical studies, it was shown that women you do exercises on a birthing ball have a much better Bishop score (which is a measure for how ready your cervix is for labor). At the clinic, we see that it works really well which is probably also related to the fact that such exercises help engage the baby deeper in the pelvis and thus increase the pressure on the cervix (which can help it dilate faster). If you like, you can watch this video to find out more: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html. Just make sure that your doctor approves that you do these exercises, because some women should not do exercises on a birthing ball (f.e. when they have problems with their spine). The second thing is nipple stimulation because it can often help get the contractions going. Although we have to add that nipple stimulation seems to work much better, if you have had at least some contractions already, even when they are just mild ones, like the ones you have in early labor. But it DID help women get contractions going, even when they have not had any contractions so far. The third thing is reflexology because it allows you to work on your uterus und the pituitary glands. Of course, you can also do acupressure. However, we have found that acupressure works best for softening the cervix (it's also what clinical studies have found). However, you are already a step ahead. And so, reflexology is probably better in your case at this point. Alternatively, go and see a professional therapist to have either reflexology or acupuncture (or both, like we do at the clinic). Acupuncture is more powerful than acupressure and can also help with cervical dilation. We hope this information helps you! All the best for you and your baby!! 💕💕

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you so much, But my water is breaking and there is no pain,and in our country the only option is c section,my water was leaking from 1 month. Thats why we decided to do c section. Thanks for your prayers,today c section will happen.

@@jannatulferdousbristy3470 Hello! We are very sorry to hear that!! We wish you the very best for the C-section and be assured that we are with you in our thoughts!! ❤️❤️

Fingers crossed!! 😊 We wish you good luck and ALL THE BEST for the upcoming delivery, for you and your baby!! ❤️

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you so much! And he's here! Healthy beautiful boy!

@@heavenmarie3821 Oooooh, how wonderful!!That's SO great to hear!! 😊❤️ CONGRATULATIONS to your sweet baby boy from the 2 of us!! 🥳🥳🥳 It is so great that you can finally hold him in your arms!! We hope that both, you and your baby are well! We wish you a great recovery and most importantly, lots of joy and love with your baby-boy!!🥰😊

@@CareAboutLittleOnes you two are too sweet🙂. Thank you so much! We even had a natural birth! We're doing well! He is adjusting amazingly!

@@heavenmarie3821 Oooh, that's really great to hear!! Thanks a lot for sharing!! 😘 It's good to hear that you had a natural birth and that your baby-boy is adjusting well!! We really miss the time when we had such a sweet little thing at home...... 😍😍😍

Hi there 😊, if you at least some contractions already, then it is normally easier to intensify them with the help of nipple stimulation. So, this could work. Just keep in mind that it may not be done with a few minutes of nipple stimulation per day only... On top of that, these tools have also helped other women: 1. Reflexology (same as nipple stimulation: it may not be done with a few minutes per day only) 2. Acupuncture (this can work particularly well if your stress levels are really high; and please note: it has to be acupuncture; acupressure would most probably not help in your case) 3. Exercises on a birthing ball Of course, there is also Castor oil. However, personally, we always treat Castor oil as last resort simply because of the side effects. Also, you can never be sure if it is going to work... Still, it CAN be super effective for labor induction. Just discuss with your doctor first, if Castor oil is the right tool in your particular case... We talk more about these tools and also how to apply them in these 2 videos: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html (reflexology, nipple stimulation, Castor oil) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html (birth ball exercises) As for the bloody show: it is always a bit difficult to say if certain signs that you observe mean that you will go into labor very soon. It could definitely be the case, given the signs that you experience. However, we also had cases of women who had a bloody show and did not go into labor for another week or longer. By the way: if your "bloody show" continue for a longer period of time, we would have a quick chat with your provider, particularly if it contains lots of blood. You don't need to worry! Just let them know because it can be an important piece of information for them, given your overall pregnancy case... So again: nipple stimulation COULD work really well since you had some contractions already. We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there 😊, first of all, don't be anxious! Your body clearly shows you signs that it is preparing for labor: you are 3cm dilated, you lost your mucus plug, you even have mild contractions. So it is really just a matter of time until you go into labor. When exactly it's gonna happen really depends on your body. Based on what you describe, it could be that you are in early labor because in early labor, contractions are not always super regular. Also, keep in mind that early labor does not always progress in a steady line. For example: some women can be in early labor for days before they finally go into active labor. You just have to give your body a little more time. But everything goes into the right direction 😊 By the way: exercise and relaxation are now the 2 most important things to do if you want to speed things up 😊 We really hope we could take away some of your worries! We wish you all the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you so much for your comforting words! I’ll wait this out and hopefully this huge baby will come out soon!

@@cmay421 Absolutely!! It will happen!! And when it does, please say hi to your baby from the two of us 😊😊

Lovely so do you have an update at all on what happened after, did your contractions get stronger ? Hope you had a safe delivery xx

@@Mama.kay. oops sorry just saw your comment now! My contractions were still irregular…but shortly after I commented on here (that very day) my water broke on its own. However, there was meconium in my waters, so they still had to induce me with pitocin. And even with pitocin, my contractions were irregular until I had to ask for an epidural. Only then my contractions regulated and I dilated from 6 cm to 10 cm in 20 minutes.

Hi there 😊, thanks SO MUCH for your lovely feedback!! We are very happy to hear that you find out content helpful!! 😊 Also, thanks a lot for your input! Great topic! We just put it on our list! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

@@CareAboutLittleOnes It's so sweet of u my dear🤗🥰 I m very feared about my delivery as it is my 1st time.

@@muskanprasad6560 I can totally understand that! We had women who were expecting baby number 10!!! And they were still afraid of delivering that baby! 😊 However, please don't worry too much about it! You always have to keep in mind that BILLIONS of other women have successfully given birth to healthy babies. If others can do it, YOU can do it as well!! 😊

@@CareAboutLittleOnes yeahh🤗

Hi there! 😀 Sorry, we keep having technical problems at the moment, so the download function currently does not work. Sorry for that!! However, we have recorded a video which covers the content of our pdf file. Please have a look at it, because it explains in detail how everything works! Here is the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html We hope this helps! All the best for you and the baby! 💕

Hi there Sofia! 😊 We are sending you LOTS OF POSITIVE THOUGHTS!! ❤️ Don't be worried at all! Billions of other women have successfully done what you are about to do!! Good luck and all the best for you and your baby!! ❤️

Thanks we are save It's baby girl 🥰

​@@sofiaashraf9331 Oooooh, another healthy baby born!! CONGRATULATIONS from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳 We hope you had a fast and easy delivery!! 😍 Thanks SO MUCH for sharing too!! We always LOVE to hear when babies are born!! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! Enjoy every minute of your time with your baby!! 😍😍

U deserve it😊 plz make more video for baby care

Hi there! 😊 Please note that week 36 is very early (actually too early) to go into labor spontaneously. A baby is normally fully developed from week 37 onwards. In fact, on average, a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks. Therefore, labor normally should not start before week 37, ideally it starts after week 37. So, with a little bit of patience, you can certainly go into labor spontaneously! But to give you a bit more guidance, you can watch the video that we posted today! In it, we show you how to calculate your chances of going into labor spontaneously. Just keep in mind: your body will only do so, once your body is ready for it. And this is most likely not before week 37... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

Hi there 😊, we are sorry to hear it! Unfortunately, even at the clinic, we are not able to induce every woman naturally. So, please don't blame yourself for not having tried hard enough! Some babies are just very stubborn. Try not to worry too much about an induction! It seems scarier than it is... We know LOTS of women who had one. At the end of the day, all that matters is that a healthy mother holds a healthy baby in her arms.... We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thank you so much for the reassurance! Your videos keeps me motivated!! ❤️

@@renuchozom5248how was your induction? I am also 41 weeks and after 2 days i am booked for induction

I'm 37 weeks 4 day pregnant now. Doctor said 2 cm dilated. So how long my delivery. 3rd baby

@@tamannaakther4340 Unfortunately, that is impossible to say... 🙁

Hi there! 😊 Thanks a lot for sharing!! Seems like it's the perfect time to start preparing your body for labor, starting with the tools which help soften your cervix! You are SO CLOSE to finally meeting your sweet little baby!! 🥰🥰 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

Hi there and thanks SO MUCH for subscribing!! 😊❤️ Please don't worry at all at this point! Week 36 is still early days. Not many women are dilating so early! The good thing is: week 36 is a good time to start preparing for labor! We explain how to prepare the perineum for labor from week 35 in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b9Ofm8-rkr-5n4E.html and how to prepare the cervix for labor from week 37 in these 2 videos: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html and kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html We hope you find these videos helpful! 😊 All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there! 😊 You are MOST WELCOME!! We are very happy to hear that you found this video helpful! 😊 Low back pain and lower abdominal pain can certainly be signs of labor. In fact, it could be that you experience contractions (although they could be both, false or true labor contractions). If you like, you can try these 2 tests: 1. Take a warm bath (20min) and see if the pain goes away. If it does then you have probably just experienced Braxton Hicks or pre-labor contractions (which are not true labor contractions). 2. When you feel the pain, sit in a chair, lean back and try to palpate your belly. Normally, you would feel parts of your baby, such as baby's head, back or legs etc. But when you feel a contraction (both, true and false ones), then the belly feels tight across. So, check if - during that feeling of pain - your belly feels tight across or if you are still able to identify parts of your baby... If - after these tests - you think that the abdominal pain does not come from contractions, we recommend talking with a doctor. Normally, there is no reason to worry. However, as always, it's better to make the call to be on the safe side... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

How sweet of you. Thank you so much for your kind reply. I tried warm water bath but nothing helped. And 2nd one, I found my abdomen is very tight and I could feel the baby's butex and head and it is very tight.

@@ShobhaDivakar21 You are MOST WELCOME! We are always happy to help - if we can! 😊 Okay, thanks for your reply! This sounds like you may be in early labor. In that stage, your contractions are mostly mild. However, this can change very quickly. The most important thing to look out for right now is a change in pattern. Once your contractions come in closer intervals, get longer and become more intense, then you know that your labor is progressing. Unfortunately, how fast you will progress very much depends on your body. This is different for every woman. By the way, there are things which a woman can try in such cases to speed up the process. Based on our observations, the 4 most effective tools in such a situation can be: 1. Nipple stimulation (just keep in mind that it may not be done with a few minutes per day only) 2. Reflexology 3. Acupuncture (please note: it needs to be acupuncture in your case; acupressure will normally not work in such a case); acupuncture can work particularly well when you are very stressed which may hinder labor hormones... 4. Exercises on a birthing ball Of course, there is also Castor oil. However, personally, we always treat Castor oil as last resort simply because of the side effects. Also, you can never be sure if it is going to work... Still: it can be a very effective too to go into labor... We talk more about these tools and also how to apply them in these 2 videos: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html (reflexology, nipple stimulation) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html (birth ball exercises) We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth and that things go much faster for you from here on onwards! ❤️

Hi I'm 38 weeks of pregnant. When can I expect my baby? And How help me how to handle the labour pain.

@@ShobhaDivakar21 Hi there! 😊 Unfortunately, that's something no one can really tell you! On average, a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks. Because of that, it could happen that you go into labor tonight or even in 2 weeks ore later. It's hard to say... We have posted a video on how to reduce labor pain with the help of auriculotherapy: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bc6VZtqGzarGp30.html Maybe you find it helpful too? 😊

Hi there 😊! Unfortunately, apart from dates, we are not aware of any foods which could help soften the cervix. IN THEORY, pineapples could help. However, you would need to eat such large quantities of pineapple that you would probably die from all the heartburn! 😊 So, unfortunately, only dates can do that... As for habits, there are not really habits which can help. However, one thing which can certainly help (according to clinical studies), are acupressure and acupuncture... And of course: exercises on a birth ball! We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hello Rima 😊, how far are you? Do you see any early signs of labor at all, like mucus plug discharge?

Hi Im 39 weeks . Yes lost mucus plug since 35 weeks but not labour sign 🙄 any advice for me ?

​@@rimabegum3366 Okay, that's great, because that means that your body is at least preparing for labor. Your probably even started to dilate, since you lost your mucus plug (when the cervix starts to dilate, women do not necessarily feel contractions). In general, the most important thing that can help women go into labor spontaneously is exercising (a 30 minutes walk per day is already a great way of doing exercises. Also, scientific studies have shown that exercises on a birthing ball, like the ones we teach here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html, have a positive effect on the cervix. Of course, you can only do exercises, if your doctor allows it (not every woman is allowed to do them, for example, if you have had pregnancy-related complications). The other thing is: relaxation. Try massages, yoga, meditation, whatever relaxes you. That's because relaxation helps keep stress hormones in check which can help release more labor hormones (which can be blocked by stress hormones). Another thing that has helped many women in your situation is nipple stimulation, acupressure and reflexology. We teach how everything works in this video (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html). However, please keep in mind that the effectivity of acupressure and reflexology (if you do it yourself) are nowhere near the effectivity of acupuncture and/or reflexology done by a professional therapist. In fact, if you would come to our clinic, we would try a combination of acupuncture and reflexology to help you get contractions going... So, seeing an experienced acupuncturist or reflexologist could be another great idea in your situation. We really hope that this information helps you! And please keep in mind that you also need to be patient! Your body did prove to you that it is preparing for labor. So it is really just a matter of time until it happens! 😊 All the best for you and your baby and please let us know how it goes!! ❤️❤️

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thanks for the lovely ☺️ advice. Ill let you know how i get on

@@rimabegum3366 Awesome!! Thank you!!

Hi there 😊, technically, dates are not supposed to induce labor. They are supposed to soften the cervix which can speed up the process of your cervical changes. However, we are not aware of any alternative fruits to dates. That said, studies do show that acupressure and acupuncture have a similar effect. So that can work too! We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there 😊, thanks so much for your feedback!! We are really happy that you find our videos helpful!! ❤️😊 First of all, please note that from our experience we can tell you that if a woman has a purple line, then she is most likely gonna see it towards the end of early labor and/or when she is in active labor. So, week 37 is a bit too early... With that said, everything else that you describe, the back pain, the sharp and shooting cramps, the tiredness and nausea, normally tells you that your body is preparing for labor. In fact, we talk about these "early signs of labor" in another video, in case you want to watch it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d7x9dtN0mNzUgH0.html. Also, from what you describe, it seems that your baby has dropped which is great because then your baby's head puts pressure on your cervix, which helps soften it (which ultimately helps to dilate faster). Finally, if you want to speed up dilation, then the most important thing to do so is exercising (if you are allowed to do exercises). If you go for a 30 minutes walk per day, that's already great. However, scientists have found that women who exercise on a birthing ball during the last weeks of their pregnancy had a much better Bishop score (which is a measure for how ready the cervix is for labor). We explain how they work in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html. We really hope that this information helps you! All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

Hi there 😘, there is only one thing you can do: Ask your doctor which MEDICAL reasons there are that require you to have a C-section! And if they tell you it's because your baby is not engaged, get a second opinion by another doctor! Remember: only YOU make the decisions! Not your doctor! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

Only you can schedule a c section. Ur dr can only recommend it, then you decide what u want to do after you have all info given to u. Ur only 40 weeks. Good luck

Hi there Lola! 😊 We know that there are lots of rumors on Castor oil and how it makes a baby poop in the womb. But the reality is, we have not been able to find ANY scientific evidence whatsoever that Castor oil can make a baby poop in the womb. The fact is: the longer your pregnancy lasts (i.e. past your due date), the higher is the probability that your baby poops in the womb. It does not happen very often, but it DOES happen. And when it happens, it happens no matter if you took Castor oil or not. The other thing is: the reason why Castor oil could help induce labor is because it causes a certain reaction in your intestines (it is a laxative after all). It is then hoped that the reaction is strong enough to have an impact on the uterus (because it is located right next to the intestines). In so far, in theory, you could achieve the same result with spicy food (given that you are not used to spicy food). And so, if Castor oil would cause a baby to poop in the womb, we would expect the same to happen in case of spicy food. In brief: so far, we could not find any evidence. That said, we always recommend talking to your doctor first before you try Castor oil. There are some circumstances under which doctors don't recommend it, f.e. in case of a previous C-section. But it really depends on your particular case... We hope this helps! 😊 All the best for you and your baby! ❤️

Hi there 😊, we usually start with this around week 36/37... 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hi there 😊, in general, your body is normally able to do all the work on its own, without any medicine for labor. Therefore, if both, you and your baby are well and if there are no other concerns from your doctor that would require a medical induction, then there is no reason for you to go through an induction in order to induce labor. Personally, we are big proponents of letting things start on their own! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you so much for replying ❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗🤗

Hi there! 😊 Unfortunately, it is absolutely impossible to tell you when you will go into labor based on any signs or symptoms that you see. No one can tell you that! We sometimes meet women who go into labor within hours after the mucus plug discharge. And then we meet other women who have to wait days and even weeks before they go into labor after the mucus plug discharge. We are very sorry but no one can tell you that! All the best for you and your baby! ❤️

Hi there Katelyn ❤️! Poor you!! You are probably at the end of your tether! 🙁 We have had a few cases like yours at the clinic! They have been in early labor for weeks, but they just did not go into active labor. To be honest with you, the only thing that worked in those cases was acupuncture! Like, for some of them, a SINGLE acupuncture treatment was enough to get labor started. Not always straight away, but often within 24 hours. It's a bit strange, because acupuncture can normally not induce labor. However, in such cases, it really seems to work well. But we assume that it is solely based on one reason: acupuncture can help you calm down! And so far, it actually makes sense. Because the problem with women who have gone through such a long period of early labor is that they are really at the end of their tether although active labor has not even started. As a result, their stress levels go through the roof! That means that the body produces lots of stress hormones which, unfortunately, interfere with labor hormones. That said, one thing that has also worked for SOME women in similar situations, was nipple stimulation. However, please note that it's normally not done with 15min of stimulation. Some of them stimulated their nipples several hours per day (not a a row - but still). Nipple stimulation increases Oxytocin levels, which can also help you relax by the way. Finally, regarding your baby's engagement. Please note that some babies only engage once labor has started. This is not uncommon. However, one thing that could help here are exercises on a birthing ball, like the ones we show in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jpmjgrKT1sCsoo0.html Apart from that, we really don't know what else to tell you, expect from: please don't give up! ❤️ You WILL go into labor. And we really wish you that it happens very soon! We really hope that this information helps you at least a bit!! All the best for the upcoming delivery, for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

Hi there Crystal! 😊 That's because there are scientific studies which have found that women who are younger than 35 years of age are more likely to have a successful VBAC and less likely to have complications during VBAC. Because of that, some doctors don't feel comfortable with a vaginal delivery if you are older than 35 years of age. HOWEVER: just because this was the result of some scientific studies does not mean that you cannot successfully deliver via VBAC at the age of 37. Lots of women do that without any problems. Besides, there are other factors which play a role in deciding for or against a VBAC which - in our opinion - are more important (we talk about them in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y9iVZMJ8qM2vh30.html). So, there are only 2 things you can do: either you talk with your doctor again and convince them that you want to have a vaginal delivery if AGE is the ONLY reason why they want you to have a C-section. OR you find another doctor! We know, it's a very difficult situation for you... We know many women in similar situations... Please don't feel discouraged! ❤️ GOOD LUCK and ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

Hi there 😊, thanks SO MUCH for sharing this with us! 😊 We completely understand your frustration! It can be really tough for some women, however, we would like to help you understand that, what you are experiencing, is actually a good thing! Here is why: There are 2 possible scenarios. Either, what you experience are "only" what we call "drop contractions" (there is not really a word for this in the English literature , so this is a word we came up with). These drop contractions can behave like real contractions, i.e. they come in close intervals and they can also feel pretty intense. However, they don't dilate the cervix (at least not a lot). All they do is "press" the baby deeper into the pelvis. In other words, they help engage the baby! That's a good thing because it's shows you that your body is preparing for labor. Keep in mind though, that drop contractions normally only last 2-3 days. Then they stop. And once they are over, you can see that your belly has dropped. By the way: the only possible thing which could provide you with some relief in this case, is a warm bath (20min). The second scenario is that you ARE in true labor and that the progress is just really slow. This can have many different reasons, for example, because the baby tries to get into a better position for labor (for example, engagement or baby rotating in a position where baby faces your back). However, if you are indeed in labor, the trick is not to make them stop. The trick is to intensify them, so that you go into active labor, which is when you make some serious progress in terms of your dilation. There are several things which have helped other women in similar situations: 1. Nipple stimulation (just keep in mind that it may not be done with a few minutes per day) 2. Reflexology (same as nipple stimulation: it may not be done with a few minutes per day only) 3. Acupuncture (this can work particularly well if your stress levels are really high; and please note: it has to be acupuncture; acupressure would most probably not help in your case) 4. Exercises on a birthing ball Of course, there is also Castor oil. However, personally, we always treat Castor oil as last resort simply because of the side effects. Also, you can never be sure if it is going to work... Still, it CAN be super effective for labor induction. We talk more about these tools and also how to apply them in these 2 videos: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html (reflexology, nipple stimulation, Castor oil) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html (birth ball exercises) Finally, please keep the following in mind again: your body needs to take one step after the other. Even if you take Castor oil and try other things to induce active labor, your baby still has to go from -2 to 0 and so forth. You have to give your body the time your body needs (without despairing)... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️ Keep in mind: BILLIONS of other women have done this before you! So, YOU can do it too!!

Hi there! 😊 It depends a bit. If you want to try acupuncture to prepare your body for labor (i.e. to soften your cervix), then we normally start in week 37 of a pregnancy. However, if you want to try acupuncture for general health or for relaxation, then you can do it throughout your pregnancy because this requires different acupressure points than for labor preparation. If you can find an experienced acupuncturist, then they should be able to advise you! An alternative is acupressure (for labor preparation from week 37 onwards). We show how it works in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btiVm8Wm1d3Mqo0.html We hope this helps! 😊 All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️

Hello Meryl! 🙂 Thanks a lot for sharing your story with us! Don't worry, a closed cervix in week 37 is nothing uncommon. It's great that you actively support your body by eating dates, exercising and reflexology. If your doctor allows it, you can also try exercises on a birthing ball. We explain how in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i82ilbKUmcnJko0.html. The reason why we mention exercises on a birthing ball is because we see that they help women at the clinic a lot with the whole cervical ripening process. Moreover, in clinical studies, it was shown that women who are doing exercises on a birthing ball have a much better Bishop score, which is basically a measure for how ready the cervix is for labor. So, you might find them helpful to help your body with the closed cervix... All the best for you and your baby and our warmest regards to your hubby who is massaging your feet and back every night!! Great support!! 😀💕💕