Hi mama, The pelvic pains and backaches are normal. The backaches do depend on the position of baby - e.g if the back of baby’s head is resting on the pelvis or hitting the spine. You can try to figure out how baby is positioned using the fetal compass rose. The ligaments in the pelvis will generally loosen during this time as well as it is making space for baby. Your body really is doing what it needs to do as a natural process and it is a real wonder and miracle :) You can read up on how your body prepares you for birth here: https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/what-happens-to-your-body-in-childbirth You mentioned a sweep of membranes…May I know if you’re considering an induction? I would like to suggest that if your cervix isn’t ripened, your body may not be ready. I would also like to suggest that while we are always excited for baby to come earth side, that you try distracting yourself. I am certainly not suggesting that there is anything wrong with an induction, but that it is important that you know more about the decisions that you’re making. Here’s an article on inductions for due dates backed by evidence: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-inducing-labor-for-going-past-your-due-date/ Do let me know if you’d like to have a little chat too :) You’re doing an excellent job mama and baby is so enjoying his time in there :) well done!
Can walk around, do squats and do nipple stimulation. My gynae even advised us to have sex as semen will help to soften the cervix.
Thank you! I will try it.
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