What To Do If Your Contractions Stop or Slow During Birth

Tips for getting labor going again if your contractions space out or stop.
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[@beckyanderson4644]

This is encouraging. I wish I was led in this direction with my first as multiple interventions resulted in a C-section birth which has very traumatic. Thank you for this info!

[@BaileyGaddisDoula]

So sorry to hear you had to go through that. But glad you’re finding this information encouraging!

[@espem88]

I've tried everything. Dates every day for over a month. Nipple stimulation. Miles circuit. 3 mile hike. Sex. Castor oil TWICE. Curb walking. Bouncing and figure 8s on birthing ball. Baby boy is head down and engaged, but will not come and my doctor is already pushing a csection on me. The only thing I can think to do is relax/destress. 😢

[@zuzol735]

hello, hope you are ok? how did it end if you don't mind me asking?

[@thelmabukikun1485]

Thank you for that..at least we know why surges stop and that is to allow the body some rest

[@BaileyGaddisDoula]

Exactly :) Our bodies are so much wiser than we often give them credit for.

[@thelmabukikun1485]

@@BaileyGaddisDoula it happened to me during my first birth. Now iam more informed and prepared

[@alysa4968]

I got the epidural literally just so I could sleep (I had been up for 2 days - the last week of pregnancy I had really bad insomnia). They would not let me rest. They came into my room constantly and I ended up stalling at 7cm. They broke my water to "speed things up" which put baby into distress (1 in 6 babies go into distress from AROM). I truly believe if I told them I need two hours with no interruptions I would've easily dilated the rest of the way.

[@BaileyGaddisDoula]

Your instincts were likely spot on. I’m so sorry they wouldn’t leave you alone! That’s so frustrating.

[@pharmclare]

Very resourceful. Thank you for sharing

[@BaileyGaddisDoula]

Absolutely!

[@sukamayoutube2323]

I've had then past 28 hrs of increasing intense contractions. Then suddenly a few hours ago they've stopped. Being 41 + 4 I'm so ready (but scared). I didn't sleep well at all through the contractions so I'm guessing I got tired. I have the hospital I'm 2 hrs time and feel stupid turning up when they've suddenly stopped. I'm also worried to start contractions again though because it's pure agony but I need to give birth. Thanks for this reassuring video!

[@BaileyGaddisDoula]

I’m so glad the video was reassuring! How did everything go?

[@seizuregirlllll]

Dude I sleep and rest so much and stretch dance do everything and will start contracting and then it’s stopped. I’ve tried breasts pump nothing I’ll try rubbing my nips

[@GabyVlogz]

Has anything helped? I’m currently in the same situation

[@seizuregirlllll]

@@GabyVlogz nope I’m at 40 weeks 3 days. I tried castor oil which set me into contractions but ended up ending. I’m one centimeter dialated. Gonnna just keep doing the walking, stretching, staying hydrated and try not to over think this. WhAt will be will be.

[@BaileyGaddisDoula]

@@seizuregirlllll hi! How are you doing? Has labor started? If not, I would see an acupuncturist trained in inducing labor.

[@seizuregirlllll]

@@BaileyGaddisDoula um I’m having slight contractions now we shall see my mom as tried acupressure on me and I’ve done lots of other things too. We shall see

[@BaileyGaddisDoula]

@@seizuregirlllll hope all goes well!!

[@kristinezerebkina9383]

❤

[@JoffaMSRChannel]

Happening to me. Suddenly stop. Zz.

[@BaileyGaddisDoula]

So sorry you went through that. How did everything end up going?