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cervix thinning

  1. akiruthi41

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1.   May 11, 2007 1:51 PM

» akiruthi41 - cervix thinning

In response to cervix thinning posted by pruth:


Hi,
I am 40 weeks, 3 days, and had an appointment with my doctor today. My cervix is 50% effaced (thinned) and 1 cm, but has been for 3 weeks now. She suggested that I buy a yoga / exercise ball for the house. Straddle it and sway back and forth while watching TV or relaxing at home. It may help the baby drop further down, thereby thin the cervix more. It will also help with labor pains when they arrive! We went to KMart and bought the ball this afternoon - only cost $12.99.
Good luck! - Amanda
PS - We had an ultrasound today, which showed good fluid level and good placenta size. So, my Dr. isn't going to consider inducing until both those things change. Hopefully yours won't rush to induce you either.

-- posted by akiruthi41


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