Is there anything i can do to help my labor get started since i am already dilated?
Answer Remember that dilation does not mean anything. It is not an indicator of how soon you will go into labor, and even when you are in labor, it is not an indicator of how soon you will give birth. I recommend against internal exams at the end of pregnancy and during labor for this reason; they do not give you or your doctor any concrete, useful information, and only serve to increase anxiety and interventions. There are many things you can do to encourage your body along towards birth. Lots of walking is good, as are pelvic rocks and squats; all the movements help wriggle the baby into an optimal position, and sometimes that’s all the baby is waiting for. Evening primrose oil contains prostaglandin precursors, and can be used orally or vaginally to help ripen the cervix. Semen also contains prostaglandins, so lots of sex is always good, even if it isn’t always much fun for you right now. Pineapple is another food that stimulates prostaglandins. Spicy foods are thought to help induc
