The latent phase of labor is the beginning part that takes a while, especially for first timers. Have you had celestone? Definitely do not
speed up your labor. You want to keep your baby in as long as you can. If you truly are in labor, then it is what it is, but it is not worth the risks to have him sooner. Trust me, I'm a nurse in L&D and I see moms all the time having their babies at various gestational ages.