How can I start labor?

Question

I'm 37 wks, 1 cm dilated, and the baby already weighs 7 lbs 9 oz and is in the 97th percentile of his age group. I've heard orgasm, which I;ve tried. I just heard of using a breast pump, does this work?

Answer 1

DO NOT USE NIPPL:E STIMULATION unless under a doctor's care. It can cause erratic and intense contractions that can cut off the supply of oxygen to the baby. Talk to your doctor. There is no way to start labor unless your cervix is ripe. Sex is not proven to actually work neither is walking. Although I do think both can help if your cervix is ripe. Just be patient. Also, there is no way you can already know what your baby weighs. The estimates they give you can be off by as much as 2 pounds. And 7 lbs 9 oz is actually not 97th percentile for a newborn. I had two babies born at 38 weeks at that weight.

And as a note to the what the below poster said, do not use herbal remedies unless your ob oks it. Many of them can have significant health risks on your unborn baby including heart palpitations and lack of oxygen and also can cause passage of meconium in utero. I know you are anxious to get that baby out but you do not want to risk his health just so you can be done being pregnant and so you can see him. 37 weeks is still very early for a baby to be born. Especially a boy. Girls have better survival rates when they are born early than a boy does. I know 37 weeks is considered full term but even a baby born at 37 weeks might not have well enough developed lungs to breath on his own.

Answer 2

Has your Dr.said that the baby's organs and everything is fully developed.Just because he is big doesn't mean everything else has developed.If your Dr.has assured you he is full term in every way then having sex is one way to try to stimulate contractions.Men have the natural hormone oxytocin in their sperm and in Labor if you aren't dilating fast enough the Nurses will use Pitocin,the synthetic form of Oxytocin.So,you can try to have sex and I have also heard that stimulating your nipples may bring them on as well.There are more homeopathic ways that a lot of Dr's don't recommend anymore.The following information is taken from the book called Wise Woman herbal..Childbearing Year by Susan S.Weed:

"Homeopathic Caulophyllum 200x,is reported as a good labot initiator.The dose can be repeated every half-hour for two hours.
Labor can be initiated by stimulating the the uterus.Rub the belly softly and persistently,with or without oil.Make an infusion of Blue Cohosh and use it as an enema.Have an orgasm.Rub and gently pinch the nipples.All are safe and effective ways to encourage uterine contractions.

*Castor oil,a favorite herbal remedy of Edgar Cayce,is used internally and externally to stimulate the uterus,soften the cervix,and help initiate labor.
Rub Castor oil on the belly and cover with a warm towel if the cervix is ripe and labor seems near.
Or use Castor oil as a stimulating purgative.The dosage and procedure for starting labor with Caso oil varies considerably from midwife to midwife,but everyone uses some form of this treatment.Two ounces of Castor oil,two ounces of vodka,and two or more ounces of orange juice is the usual dose.This si often followed with a hot Shower.After an hour,the dose is repeated and an enema is given. The does s repeated a third time one hour later and another hot shower enjoyed.Labor will begin 3-5 hours after the last dose if all is well."

They also mention Blue Cohosh,but because I feel it is unsafe I will not write what the book stated to do.But I hope thus far this information has helped you a little.Have a safe,healthy and FAST delivery!

Answer 3

Firstly, at 37 weeks, you are too early. Leave your body be and let nature dictate labor. Secondly, never rely on an ultrasound weight guess. It can be way off!

A baby's lungs are the last things to develop but the first things they need when born. Make sure you give the baby's lungs plenty of time to mature.

You might think about using evening primrose oil to help soften your cervix. I wouldn' take castor oil unless you want labor and a bad case of the runs!

Answer 4

This is not recommended, but can cause contractions. They will likely not cause dilation, and instead can cause undue stress to the baby. Many babies whose mothers do such things have bowel movements in utero and suffer meconium aspiration. You will be fine, and weight evaluation by ultrasound can be off by as much as two pounds. You are only 37 weeks, and to try to induce yourself would be irresponsible, and possibly dangerous. Baby is not ready. It is possible to go to 42 weeks and not be overdue. Do you want to risk harm to your child to try methods that generally don't work, but that stress your fetus? Did you know they have discovered that it is the fetus who initiates labor in a normal pregnancy? Just be patient. Everything will be fine.

Answer 5

I dont know about the breast pump, but just keep trying to have sex his sperm sits on the overies and causes some kind of reaction. Also try a very very bumpy ride bounces the baby on the water bag and can bust it.

Answer 6

my mom has 6 kids she told me to deep clean my house no breaks. well i was being put in labor the next day .so i go up early the morning before and cleaned my house from top to bottom. i showed no signs of going in to labor i was have contractions and dilated 3 cm ween i ween to the hospital that next day.

Answer 7

Go for a long bumpy ride . I know someone who did that twice and it worked both times

Answer 8

Spicy foods
Acupressure
SEX
Walking
Nipple Stimulation
Castor Oil
Walking

Hope one of these things works for you.

Answer 9

Vaccum cleaner nozzle

Answer 10

Have intercourse. It helps thin out the placenta. I went through the same thing, and it worked for me.