I wouldn't recommend the stripping of the membranes. For me it was horribly painful and it did nothing to help things along. (and that was on my 3rd baby!)
I do recommend swinging on a swing, seriously. Swing hard for a few minutes and then after you get off the swing go into warrior pose (very open legged side squat) hold it as long as feels comfortable. My sis did this and her water broke about an hour later. Also, tons of fresh pineapple. Sex, and not the gentle kind.... That's a tall order when you are a bagillion months pregnant, but a little hard doggy style goes a long way. (Yeah, gross and graphic but let's get these babies OUT!) And of course, walk walk walk. Be one of those weird fanny pack walkers at the mall if you have to, but walk that baby out.
Next appointment today
Just wanted to give a shout out to our mommies from February who have their babies already! Great job mamas!!
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11/2011
My doc asked me today if I wanted to get my membrane stripped at my 38 week appointment. I'm going to have to read up on it but has anyone ever had that done?
Originally Posted by sophie'smom
) I can swing with my kids today at the playground so I may just try this.
