Early labour!❤️

Went for a sweep yesterday and I’m actually already dilating, I’ve lost my mucus plug and had a bloody show! Any tips on how to get labour moving? I’m booked in to get induced next Thursday if my body doesn’t progress itself, any tips would be sooo appreciated❤️

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I’m in the same situation! X

Just try and relax, (this will genuinely help you go into labour) it's all about oxytocin... and also walking 👍

When between surges, try to relax, do what you enjoy, breathe through the surges when they're coming. Drink plenty, try to stay mobile. And rest as much as possible. Try not to tense when the surge is coming but deep, up breathe through it, it will make it more effective = your dilation will keep progressing.
The moment you stress, your energy and blood circulation goes away from the uterus, which makes your uterus muscles less effective = no dilation, more pain, being more tired!
Youtube has plenty of breathing exercises for labour, just try some of these...
Good luck my dear!!

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