2006-08-02 16:28:06 · 26 answers · asked by *.:marie:.* 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
None of the above. NOTHING WORKS. There is no sure-fire way to put yourself into labor short of going into the hospital and getting hooked up to a pitocin drip. I was almost 2 weeks late having my son. I tried everything, sex, excercise, nipple stimulation, all the stupid herbal remedies, nothing worked. Breaking my water didn't even speed up my labor once it started. That baby will come out when it's good and ready and not a minute earlier (without medical intervention of course)
People say that all of these things work but it's just a coincedence that they do something and then go into labor. Think of how many times you have had sex or taken a bumby car ride and not gone into labor. Why would those things suddenly make you go into labor now?
My advice to you is to just relax and enjoy the last little bit of your pregnancy. When you are up for 3 am feedings, you will really miss the sleep. :)
2006-08-02 16:40:25 · answer #1 · answered by heather_580 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Have sex!!!! Whoo hoo (and I swear by that one, it worked for me) Also nipple stimulation, and come to find out those aren't just old wives tales (and fun to do) but they are scientifically backed up!!! Sex is good because orgasms contract the uterus and sometimes the contractions are strong enough to start labor contractions, it's also good because semen has something in it that ripens (or dialates) your cervix. ALSO having an orgasm produces the same chemical that your body produces when it starts labor (it's the same stuff they use to induce by IV labor), the same hormone is also released when stimulating your nipples (which is why the recommend mother's breastfeed ESPECIALLY after giving birth, the hormone your body produces when the baby sucks on your nipple causes your uterus to contract helping it "shrink" down to pre pregnancy size, these same type of contractions that can start labor). Not to mention the lovely thing about these two things is its FUN and enjoyable, so you can have fun TRYING it even if it doesn't work!!! :)
2006-08-02 23:38:15 · answer #2 · answered by Kat__hleen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spicy food, walking, castor oil, & sex are some of the old wives tale methods. However, castor oil can cause the baby to pass meconium (so don't try it). The best way to safely induce your own labor is nipple stimulation (10-15 minute nipple massage), but this can cause severe contractions that are very close together, so try it at your own risk! Good luck. :)
PS: I reccomend sex because it's probably the safest. The orgasm releases hormones that cause your uterus to contract & semen has prostaglandins which do the same. It's a double whammy!
2006-08-02 23:35:04 · answer #3 · answered by Mommy Kai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
walking, walking, and more walking. and in between all those walks, make love as much as you can. You will have that baby in not time BUT the big question here is why do you want ot make yourself go into labor. Stop these attempts thebaby will come when the baby is ready and your efforts to speed things up could result in injury to your child or complications in delivery. Just relax and let nature take its own sweet time. Congratulations.
2006-08-02 23:37:57 · answer #4 · answered by CindyLu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink 1 Cup of Castro oil my grandma did this with all three of her pregnancies but it is not something I would recommend every pregnancy is different and you don't know what that out come will be this might have worked for her but you could have a different reaction. Just be patient I know how frustrating this is I have had 4 babies but he/she will come when ready. If you can't take it anymore and are close to your due date ask Dr. to induce.
Good Luck!
2006-08-02 23:37:39 · answer #5 · answered by Jill1012 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you overdue? If not, then the baby will come when its time. Otherwise, I heard that walking helps....not sex though. At least I haven't heard of that. My mom was kneading bread on her floor when she finally went into labour with me. And when I was at the hospital trying to have my son, I walked the halls alot. That's all I know though.
2006-08-02 23:33:45 · answer #6 · answered by Xena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure of any wives tales but I know sex walking and nipple stimulation help.
2006-08-02 23:33:12 · answer #7 · answered by mememe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as you have the dr's ok, a good old caster oil shake and a long walk works everytime.
HINT* when in labour take some calcium pills, they will help with lessing the pain.
2006-08-02 23:33:20 · answer #8 · answered by CrashKattie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walking a lot helps it did for me, having sex because the sperm helps break down mucus around the cervix
2006-08-02 23:32:56 · answer #9 · answered by Jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
* have sex
* go for a walk
* bounce on a ball
That's all that I can think of.
Good Luck and May God Bless both of you
2006-08-02 23:32:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋