I am 35 and having my sixth baby.  I am 40 weeks pregnant and this time around i am still sitting at home with every sign of labor, bloody show, back pain, cramping, the contractions start but never progress they just fade after a couple hours.  Could i have a tired or aged uterus that will not contract due to it being old and tired.  In all my other preganancies i have lots of contractions and even in the beginging of this one my uterus was so hard that i was put on large doses of magnesium.  Please help my doc will not listen to me, i need information.  Thanks

Dear One, it sounds like you have great signs and signals of prelabor. Labor itself is clinically defined by cervical changes.  Prelabor, however, is when the systems get ready for deep hormal impacts and shifts.  So, the lower back ache, cramping is great.  Consuming red raspberry tea, which is a nourishing uterine tonic and nettle tea, which increases vitamin K are two protocols I would suggest you speak with your care provider about.  Beyond the physical, I hope you are taking time to energize your soul, taking respite with your breath and getti.... Read More