every 1min pain 1cm

Ay, mukhang totoo na yan na magsisimula ang labor mo! Ang 1cm opening at regular contractions every 3 minutes is a good sign na nag-progress ka na, kahit masakit talaga. A lot of mums swear by primrose oil, your OB can recommend the right dosage and how to use it once you're already opening, and it's supposed to help soften the cervix naturally. Some din nag-try ng pineapple (fresh fruit or juice), evening primrose oil, and even light walking or position changes like going on all fours or a birthing ball to help gravity, pero honestly, at this point with regular contractions na, baka malapit na talaga. The catch is 36 weeks is still technically preterm, so the safest move is to check in with your OB right away, especially since you're in active pain, they can monitor kung talagang labor na or if it's false labor, and guide you on what to do next. Fingers crossed na malapit na ang iyong due date!