I am due on the 22nd, but have been put on bedrest b/c of my pitting edema. It's horrible. My legs and hands hurt all the time. I'm just ready to have her. Doc says that I could go anyday now, but am ready today. It's a full moon tonight so I'm hoping that helps.lol. I just need to give her a little extra push I think..Please help.
2006-08-09 08:30:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I can't walk....I'm on bedrest.
2006-08-09 08:38:54 · update #1
Sex would be a great option..if the mr. and i weren't fighting right now..great timing for him, huh. I also heard that castrol oil is not safe and docs don't recommend it. I like the rowboat idea tho!! : ) what about just plain swimming will that help??
2006-08-09 08:51:34 · update #2
Are there any lakes nearby? I know this sounds crazy but I was also on bed rest and at the end of my pregnancy I decided to go on one of those boats that you have to row with your feet. It gave me alot of exercise and she was born the next day.
If this is not an option I would eat some Mexican food. An actual Restaurant. If that doesn't work well oh well you got out one last time before the baby came. Good Luck. I hope you plan on an epidural and if not really good luck.
2006-08-09 08:43:22 · answer #1 · answered by Bears#1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sex helps, but it can be wicked uncomfortable at this point.
You could also try a Castor Oil Milkshake. Here's a recipe, but beware that you'll also be spending a lot of time in the bathroom after you eat it.
2 oz. castor oil,
vanilla ice cream
OJ
The Ice cream emulsifies the castor oil so you can't taste it. It ends up tasting like a creamsicle. If you don't like OJ, you can use chocolate syrup or strawberry syrup instead.
Oh, also Evening Primrose Oil applied directly to the cervix works well.
2006-08-09 08:45:44 · answer #2 · answered by HoosierMommy06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah you can take some herbs. here are a few good ones.
red raspberry tea
blue cohosh
black cohosh
now if you do these things you will ne in hard labor by tomorrow
for the tea drink 5 cups of tea in a 3 hour period
for the blue and black cohosh........take 20drops blue then 1/2 hr later same amount of black. alternate like this every two hours for 6 hours.
good luck
2006-08-09 08:53:15 · answer #3 · answered by jrsgirl1964 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been told that drinking castor oil before labor helps get the baby out faster. My mom delivered me naturally in 3 hours.
2006-08-09 09:23:20 · answer #4 · answered by Sheena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sucks, but waiting is best right now. You can try sex/orgasm if you're up to it. There are some other options, but I can't recommend them this far from your date. Good luck, let us know how it goes!
2006-08-09 08:50:29 · answer #5 · answered by indigrrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Foot massages I heard that....I'd look on google and search for natural labor induction methods...are you effaced or dilated at all??
2006-08-09 08:43:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF POSSIBLE WALKING HELPS and if possible intercourse helps....but you need to make sure your little one is ready-you dont want any complications to arise due to impatience...GOOD LUCK
2006-08-09 08:37:15 · answer #7 · answered by willsgurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not being nasty, but intercourse with your husband really can naturaly induce labor. dont have to walk for that!
2006-08-09 08:45:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no clue....but if you find out please email me at freetoroam_23@yahoo.com. I'm 39 weeks, dialated to 2cm, and just lost my plug.
2006-08-09 12:42:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A LOT OF WALKING!!!!!!
2006-08-09 08:34:57 · answer #10 · answered by Babygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋