How to induce labor…?
I just recently moved home to FL to have my baby since my husband is deployed with the Army. The due date I was given (by ultrasound) is January 20th, but it happens that my parents are leaving the country on the 20th and won't return until the 30th. I've made it my goal to make it until 38 weeks, but I have to get this baby out (I want to induce on the 16th so I'll be out of the hospital) before they leave. I have a 20-month old and my parents are all I have to rely on. I feel terrible that this is happening. Does anyone have any success stories on inducing labor that they can share? (I want to induce on the 16th if I don't go into labor before then. I'm 38 weeks 1 day today. I'm 2 CM dilated, 80% effaced and the baby is between stage +2 and +3.)
The Answer by Elizabeth L :
the only safe and natural way to induce labor is walk, walk, walk. walking is the safest and most natural way besides sex (which i don't think is possible right now). good luck…..your baby will come when he/she thinks is a good time. good luck. if you are really desperate, ask your doctor about being induced. a good doctor won't mind as long as its not too soon. four days shouldn't matter. congrats and hope your husband gets home soon to see his bundle of joy.
November 30th, 1999 at 12:00 am
try and do a lot of walking if you can they say it is the best way besides sex
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November 30th, 1999 at 12:00 am
my mother in law induced herself by drinking castor oil EEWWWWW but it worked
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November 30th, 1999 at 12:00 am
1. Eat spicy foods or pineapple.
2. Go for a walk or march up some stairs. This is thought to bring on labor because of the pressure of the baby's head pressing down on your cervix. At the very least, walking can help get your baby into a better position for labor.
3. Have sex. A favorite for many pregnant women, sex can help by releasing a hormone called oxytocin, which causes the uterus to contract. Additionally, semen contains a substance known as prostaglandins, which will help soften the cervix.
4. Nipple stimulation. For those who find sex just too uncomfortable right now, nipple stimulation may be a better choice. It helps to bring on labor in much the same way sex does, by releasing oxytocin. However, this method may take a bit more effort than sex to start labor.
5. Stretching of the uterine opening membranes. This can be done by your doctor or midwife and has been found to increase the chances of labor starting within 48 hours.
6. Complementary therapies. Acupuncture, massage, teas, herbs and homeopathic remedies can be helpful when it comes to inducing labor. However, make sure you go to a licensed practitioner who has experience treating pregnant women.
One home remedy that is often recommended to pregnant women is castor oil taken either alone or with orange juice. While some women swear by this method, many experts and women who have tried it will strongly advise you against it. Castor oil may or may not bring on labor but it will definitely make you nauseous, cause you to vomit, have diarrhea and suffer severe cramps so just steer clear of this home remedy.
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http://www.pregnancy-info.net/labor_inducing_labor.html
November 30th, 1999 at 12:00 am
Ive heard eating alot of fresh pineapple and there's a pressure point in the heel of your foot that can bring on labour if massaged right… I dont know if they work but I have looked it up online and there does seem to be something to it
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November 30th, 1999 at 12:00 am
you can induce labor many ways but stimulate ur breast by rubbing them and playing with ur nipples it starts contractions cuz it tells ur body that u need to nurse it worked for me and i also tried the Castro oil
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November 30th, 1999 at 12:00 am
the only safe and natural way to induce labor is walk, walk, walk. walking is the safest and most natural way besides sex (which i don't think is possible right now). good luck…..your baby will come when he/she thinks is a good time. good luck. if you are really desperate, ask your doctor about being induced. a good doctor won't mind as long as its not too soon. four days shouldn't matter. congrats and hope your husband gets home soon to see his bundle of joy.
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my experience
November 30th, 1999 at 12:00 am
Scientific evidence proves that natural labor induction with acupressure is safe and effective. Stimulation of specific acupressure points starts labor in upto 83% women within 48 hours, sometimes in 25 minutes.
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