I am almost 38 weeks pregnant and ready to get the show on the road! My dr stripped my membranes yesterday and I am hoping that will work! I am having some mucas come out since yesterday too. I went swimming today and walked around. I dont think I want to try castor oil and my boyfriend doesnt want to have sex. Any other suggestions? Please only respond with suggestions and dont tell me to not rush and my baby will come on its own...
2006-08-10 14:54:38 · 17 answers · asked by chelsfl83 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Sex is the only thing I can tell you that will work or at least it worked for me. I was two weeks late and was scheduled to induce on a Wed. had sex Sat. before went into labor Sat. night.
2006-08-10 15:08:30 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Jennifer♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had my membranes stripped, which is much more effective when semen comes in contact with the membranes and even more so if you orgasm. Other than that, walk a lot! Don't drink castor oil - it can be dangerous. For us, we had our membranes stripped, had sex, and walked. It worked within a day!
2006-08-10 22:07:31 · answer #2 · answered by Jujubee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looks like yoou've already tried walking which is something that every doctor sugests, the only other thing i would have suggested is to have sex so sorry, looks like your baby doesn't want to come out yet. I know you don't want to hear this, but for a little while after the baby is born, you're going to want to have it back inside you!
Also, in the hospital, they speeded up my labor injecting me with saline through an iv
Mother of 4
2006-08-10 22:02:50 · answer #3 · answered by Princess B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry but there really isn't anything you can do. Many health professionals don't even think stripping the membranes does anything. It really isn't necessary. The doctor's did it with both of mine and nothing happened. Sex, castor oil and the rest of it are all wives tales. There isn't anything you can do but wait for nature to take its course. When the baby is ready then it will happen.
2006-08-10 22:01:06 · answer #4 · answered by Amelia 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
how I made my self go into labor was i told my husband that I was ready to have this baby so we walked from my house to the 7 eleven up the street. When we were on our way back I was in labor and i was dilated to a 5 when I got to the hospital. So I advice you to just go for a walk.
2006-08-10 22:01:19 · answer #5 · answered by Beautiful Butterfly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relax, go to the movies or something, when your mind is off labor and on something else your body will take over naturally, Good Luck! Congratulations on the baby and the Show on the road
2006-08-10 22:31:25 · answer #6 · answered by KO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my membranes stripped with my second child and that didn't help.
Some people say eat spicy food because that works as a laxative which can start contractions.
Acupressure
Nipple stimulation
Some people say Pineapple is suppose to start it some how.
2006-08-10 22:04:51 · answer #7 · answered by tigergirl301 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same boat - I've tried everything though, and nothing is working! Even got on the back of the bike and tried that! Good Luck.
2006-08-10 22:00:22 · answer #8 · answered by slowjenn7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink castor oil ... wont harm you or the baby and things should get movin in about 12 hours or so
2006-08-10 22:00:10 · answer #9 · answered by ptmamas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to be honest i have 2 children and both times i went in labor because i had sex.it doesnt have to be rough sex either.i think u should try it because it brings those contractions on for sure.good luck
2006-08-10 21:59:52 · answer #10 · answered by slymbaby25 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋