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A member asked:

39 weeks pregnant, experiencing contractions 5 minutes apart and lost plug but water is yet to break. advice on ways to dilate my cervix? walking etc....

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Sex might help: Believe it or not, but semen contains prostaglandins, and this can sometimes cause contractions. Additionally, you may try warm compresses to your breast, followed by nipple stimulation. That being said, if you are contracting every 5 mins, you will hopefully be in labor soon. Call your OB if you are unsure. Best of luck!

Dr Kunz agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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