2006-07-25 16:08:31 · 16 answers · asked by JOSHUA S 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
we have walked everynight this wk for more than 5 hrs aday it not working
2006-07-26 03:31:27 · update #1
Take a shot of castor oil. I swear this works!
2006-07-25 16:11:53 · answer #1 · answered by Feisty Italian Nurse 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Walking is the standard, but it doesn't always work... First, consider why you want to start labor? Is the person overdue? The best answer is to consult your doctor and/or let nature take it's course. The last few weeks seem to last forever, but they won't. RELAX is the next best advice. That aside, this is what worked for me...
I drank raspberry leaf tea and had a massage therapist and my husband work on the pressure points in my ankles. It worked great and I didn't use any painkilling drugs at the hospital. You have to be very careful or you will impede the process not help it. Also, careful with the pressure points, they can get sore. Check around and see if there are any massage therapists who specialize in pregnant women. Mine was affiliated with a martial arts dojo (seifu kujitsu?? maybe??) and specialized in Japanese Restorative Massage... It was awesome & the birthing process was much more pleasant than the 1st time around without it.
Good luck and remember not to rush things. Relax and rest while you can! :-)
2006-07-25 16:19:35 · answer #2 · answered by hrh_gracee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh geeze the age old queston.. lol
sex.. prostoglndins soften the cervix
Evening Primrose oil - also softens the cervix
Red raspberry leaf tea - also softens the cervix and also tones the uterus
Black or Blue Cohosh - is a natural equivilant to pitocin - induces contractions I wouldnt' reccomend taking this though without asking your dr, or being close to the hospital
walking - increases pressure on your cervix helping it dialate and efface more
Oregano - don't know amounts, but it has some effect that causes contractions, maybe try oregano extract oil
there are some more too but I dont' remember any more :)
2006-07-25 16:29:29 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sex, the sperm may help soften the cervix. Also massaging the cervix with your fingers or let your husband do it. It worked for me. I went from 1 centimeter to 4 in an hour. If you do this be gentle though and expect some bleeding from the cervix opening.
2006-07-25 16:13:19 · answer #4 · answered by lees girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patience.
2006-07-25 16:12:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SEX SEX SEX then go for a brisk walk. I had both my kids within about 8 hs of doing that
2006-07-25 18:50:36 · answer #6 · answered by greeneggsandcam82 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't drink castor oil!!!!!I did and all it did was make me throw up and have the runs.I have heard that have your hubby suck on your nipples.Also black licorise??Raspberry tea.Sex.Walking up hills and such.Bumpy car rides.
2006-07-25 17:47:56 · answer #7 · answered by I ♥ U 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I walked a lot. Worked for me.
Good luck!!
2006-07-25 16:10:58 · answer #8 · answered by bl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
walking i worked for me with my second and last
2006-07-25 16:24:53 · answer #9 · answered by angel h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no home remedies should be effected without prior consent of your physician!!!!!
2006-07-25 16:19:42 · answer #10 · answered by Katie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋