Anyone tried to induce labor???
Just wondering what everyone has tried to use to induce labor, and what method is the most effective??? I had to be induced with my daughter and I want to try and stay away from the Pitocin this time if possible. Thanks!
The Answer by ERIKA D :
When I was pregnant with my second my doctor, swept my membranes the first time was a Wednesday and the second was on a Friday, it definetly wasn't the most comfortable. After each time I would go walking for an hour or two at the mall. Saturday morning my mucus plug fell out, I started active labor about 4:15 and my son was born at 6:29pm. My doctor had also told me sex helps, since when you have an orgasm your uterus contracts. Since his father and I were broken up at the time, that was hard to accomplish. But I've had lots of friends that say sex, masturbating, and walking help. I don't blame you about the pitocin I've had friends that got induced with it and there labors were more uncomfortable and a lot longer. I know once I get closer to my due date with this one, I will definetly be walking and having sex as long as my doc says it's okay. Good Luck!!
November 30th, 1999 at 12:00 am
I was induced with my daughter back in Dec. 2005 due to the fact I was already dilated, if you are dilated they can break your water.
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November 30th, 1999 at 12:00 am
sex, walking and hot baths
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November 30th, 1999 at 12:00 am
Have sex when you are due soon I heard that makes you go into labor
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November 30th, 1999 at 12:00 am
Exercise is good. Sex did not work for me. Only time worked. My cousin was told to try some home made remedies and she would up in the hospital with a horrible digestive bout. She was in so much pain she thought she was in labor, , but no baby. She would have been better off if she had just waited.
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November 30th, 1999 at 12:00 am
I was two weeks early with my first baby in december and I think its because I walked 2 miles into town. So I would suggest taking a long walk.
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November 30th, 1999 at 12:00 am
Leave it to the medical professionals. Relax, the baby will come on it's own time. Congratulations!
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November 30th, 1999 at 12:00 am
I agree i was induced first time and it wasn't pleasant. Second time i took Rasberry Leaf tablets and kept mobile.
You could try the old curry trick I had a vindaloo two days before and I swear it worked. You could try sex also as semen has the same kind of properties as the stuff they give you to induce you.
Good luck
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November 30th, 1999 at 12:00 am
with my son i was out mowing three yards and then went in to have sex. i woke up in labor and had him that day. though i dont know if it was a good idea or not i wasnt trying to go into labor just doing everyday things.
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November 30th, 1999 at 12:00 am
walking i think or something like that.
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November 30th, 1999 at 12:00 am
When I was pregnant with my second my doctor, swept my membranes the first time was a Wednesday and the second was on a Friday, it definetly wasn't the most comfortable. After each time I would go walking for an hour or two at the mall. Saturday morning my mucus plug fell out, I started active labor about 4:15 and my son was born at 6:29pm. My doctor had also told me sex helps, since when you have an orgasm your uterus contracts. Since his father and I were broken up at the time, that was hard to accomplish. But I've had lots of friends that say sex, masturbating, and walking help. I don't blame you about the pitocin I've had friends that got induced with it and there labors were more uncomfortable and a lot longer. I know once I get closer to my due date with this one, I will definetly be walking and having sex as long as my doc says it's okay. Good Luck!!
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