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but what is in it that makes labor go a little faster? I tried looking online and didnt really find anything about it.

2006-06-15 05:03:28 · 4 answers · asked by JustWondering 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting Pregnancy

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Before you proceed, you should be warned that there is very little hard scientific evidence relating to either the effectiveness, or the safety, of these methods. The studies that have been done tend to be small and evidence is difficult to verify: if labour is due anyway, how do you know whether it was the curry you ate last night that actually brought it on? On the safety side, talk to your doctor or midwife at your next check up before you try any of these methods. This is particularly important if there are any complications in your pregnancy. For reference only here is more detail information of eating pineapple:

Pineapple contains the enzyme bromelain which is thought to help to soften the cervix and so bring on labour.

Is it safe?

There is very little available research. Each pineapple contains only very small amounts of bromelain so you would need to eat as many as seven to have any effect. The most likely side-effect of eating large amounts of pineapple would be a SEVERE CASE OF THE RUNS.

Does it work?

There is some debate about the role played by bromelain on prostaglandins, which soften the cervix to prepare it for labour. Some studies actually suggest that bromelain inhibits prostaglandin activity while others think the opposite. Regardless of this, eating large quantities of pineapple is likely to stimulate the gut and bowel and, as with castor oil, could kick-start the uterus into action by that means.

How do I try it?

The pineapple must be fresh: bromelain is destroyed by the process of canning or juicing.

2006-06-15 05:22:09 · answer #1 · answered by Tesla 2 · 1 1

The enzymes found in a pineapple are claimed to help induce labor.

I have attached a site with other natural labor inducers.

My ob/gyn sent me home with instructions to have sex each day until I went into labor. Bummer - only took 2 days :)

2006-06-15 05:12:34 · answer #2 · answered by account_for_yourself 2 · 0 0

HHHAAAHAAAHAAAA pineapple mm first I heard of that one ..had 4 babies here ...and I found to help with labor pains and easier birth walk just walk make sure u drink water as u tend to sweat out alot heeeheeee...Good luck

2006-06-15 05:10:03 · answer #3 · answered by wolfeyes35ca 1 · 0 0

Never heard of that one!!

2006-06-15 05:11:43 · answer #4 · answered by ericalsmith2004 4 · 0 0

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