Can anything slow down real labour?

[lindblum]

Like lying down ?? Or certain positions?

 

[mrs_park]

Theres not really any stopping real labour however there are certain things you can do to help labour along ie using gravity to help baby move down

 

[lindblum]

Thanks, I'm not looking to stop it, just slow down enough until my husband gets home!

 

[mummytobe_93]

Warm baths can help. Some people get told to get out of the bath during labour as it relaxes then so much it stops it. I don't think this is the case though if you're waters have broken.

Lying down and rest can slow it down a little too.
Is it your first? If so, early labour tends to be slow. My partner was working 200 miles away and I was in labour for 24 hours before phoning him to come home x

 

[lindblum]

It's my fourth, previous Labour was 3hrs. Waters not gone yer but contractions are 3mins and 6/10 pain

 

[Cattia]

I'm afraid I don't have any suggestions, but good luck!

 

[Perplexed]

Good luck!! How many days has it been since your bloody show? Is there anyone else who could help you till your husband is home? I wish I had some advice

 

[marina294]

With my second every time I sat down my contractions slowed so I was on the move to keep them closer .good luck hope he gets there in time x

 

[lindblum]

Well nothing slowed it down, hubby got home in time 830, baby was born at 10:50am! Fourth day after bloody show

 

[Cattia]

Congratulations!!! x

 

[mummytobe_93]

Wow that was fast! Massive congratulations I'm glad your husband made it xx

 

[emyandpotato]

I got in a warm bath during established labour last time and either it totally stopped my contractions or I couldn't feel them in the water. They started again as soon as I got out though.

 

[marina294]

Awww congratulations xxx

 

[mod19]

Congrats!

 

[Perplexed]

Congrats!

 

[luz]

it depends what stage of labor and how far dilated you are. In the beginning i notice that if i sit and stop moving my contractions will slow way way down, but if i am up and moving around then they keep coming quick and strong. Maybe sitting down and resting a bit might help keep things moving at a slower pace?

 

[Delphine11]

Congratulations!

I'm glad your husband made it in time.

 

[BabyCleo]

Congrats!

 

[rosegarden620]

Ahhh that's so exciting!! Did you just go right into labor or did you have intense BH before? Cramping? Share the wealth and a big fat congrats!!

Here's to a healthy and happy recovery!

 

[SAmummy]

Congrats !!