Delayed Labor at 39 Weeks: What to Expect & When to Worry

Question
I am 28 y/o and this is my 2nd pregnancy.  I am 3 days from my due date.  With my first he was born on his due date.  I am not progressing at all!  I am a "tight" 1cmm dilated.  I was seen yesterday and had my membranes stripped and the nurse said "ideally" she would have wanted to see more of a pink discharge after doing so but it was all white.  My husband and I have even had sex twice since last weekend and I walk every day! Do I need to just be patient or is there something wrong?  Thank you for taking the time to read this!  

Answer
Heather,


How frusterating!!!  I know it can be tough at the end.  Every pregnancy is different and typically, things happen more quickly with the second child, but this isn't always the case.  However, it can come on quick too.  Hopefully, things will get moving now that your doctor stripped your membranes.  I dont' think there is anything to worry about.  Your baby is just content where he/she is!  Good luck!