Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can do to maybe start labor and get things going, besides the obvious of inducing or c section?
2006-10-10 10:35:25 · 27 answers · asked by jrichardson65803 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
DO NOT use blue/black cohosh - there are some serious risks involving that.
At this point, walking around or having sex is the last thing on your mind.
Have you tried Evening Primrose oil? You can get the capsules at Walgreens. I took them orally, and it made me sick. So, I opened the capsules & put the oil in one of those yeast infection syringes, and applied to my cervix directly. Use every night. It will help your cervix soften & dilate.
Your best bet is to complain to your OB. I refused to leave the room without an induction date, in the very near future. If you're that miserable, then there's no reason why your OB can't just push it along a little.
http://home.flash.net/~dagenung/inductions.html
2006-10-10 17:09:18 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like some other people said, walk a lot!, have sex and orgasm, eat spicy food, ride in a car down a very bumpy road, or get an intense foot and ankle massage.(certain pressure points in your feet stimulate labor). But if you go a week or two overdue, you will most likely be induced. Have fun trying to stay busy! It will happen when you least expect it to!
2006-10-10 17:44:14 · answer #2 · answered by scorpio8483 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 2 wks. overdue with my 1st baby. Everyone told me to go for rides in the pick up and hit every bump I could find! lol Also told to walk alot. I finally went into labor, but still had to be helped along. Good luck to you! (Don't think I was much help, sorry)
2006-10-10 17:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by lisa s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honney I feel for you...I was just 1 week overdue and thought I was In hell!I tried everything ,climbing stairs,having sex,climbing stairs to get to the bed room to have sex,walking around Wal Mart for ever,Nothing seemed to work.Youre little bumkin just isnt ready yet.Mine ended up having a C section,AFTER 12 hrs of cervidil(not getting out of bed either),and 12 hrs of pitocin...Then ended up having a C section.He or She will come when its ready.just hang in there!Good lick!
2006-10-10 17:44:04 · answer #4 · answered by hadyn.s1htmoma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all let me Congratulate YOU on your new little life. Take flavored castor oil. It makes your bowels move and truly will induce contraction. Walking is good as well. Good Luck !!!
2006-10-10 17:47:18 · answer #5 · answered by DERLANDSON 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont hate me for saying this but I dont think anything will work. Baby will only come when ready. I have had 5 and tried everything lol...nothing really works. Hope you have baby soon. Let us know. Good luck with the birth. x
2006-10-10 17:42:16 · answer #6 · answered by Bubbles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is your doctor saying? i would try spicy foods, sex and lots of paced walking around the block. otherwise, many of my girlfriends have induced and there kids turned out normal...well, for the most part. good luck!
2006-10-10 17:38:54 · answer #7 · answered by Ambereyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have sex even though it may be uncomfortable and walking have your doctor strech you out and then go for a walk uphill and back down thats what helped me.Good Luck
2006-10-10 17:39:09 · answer #8 · answered by Desi & Dani's Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TAke a good dose of castor oil. That usually starts things up.
2006-10-10 17:44:18 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relax and enjoy at little selfish mummy time and destress. Remember baby will be born when it is time. Talking to baby and telling them that everyone is waiting to meet them really works too.
2006-10-10 17:49:02 · answer #10 · answered by CowtownMummy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋