Any ideas on how to get labor going?
2006-11-28 08:03:14 · 14 answers · asked by mystratz 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
First, is this your first child? I don't believe anybody's first baby is right on time, whether early or late. I had my first child two weeks before my due date. The second child I had two weeks late, she's a girl though, so go figure! hehe....
Secondly, if the babys head is sitting high, they may have to "reposition and manipulate him" ....Meaning pushing around on your tummy repeatedly like trying to make him move in the correct position.
It all depends though..... I would say just keep doing what you've been doing and best wishes! Sorry I can't be more help!
2006-11-28 08:07:32 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walking is good. Also sex as sperm can naturally help thin your cervix. I would avoid things like castor oil. You can also ask your dr to strip your membranes. The thing is, though, none of that will work if your body isn't ready. With my first, I was two weeks late and even then I had to be induced. Good luck and remember, that baby will come when it's good and ready. Don't worry, you'll have a baby in your arms very soon.
2006-11-28 08:06:32 · answer #2 · answered by leaptad 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can try keeping active, walking or cleaning. Having sex can help, male sperm has some agent that can induce labor. Basically, babies come when they're ready. DO NOT take castor oil, this can cause baby to have a bowel movement, which the baby then may ingest.
2006-11-28 08:10:00 · answer #3 · answered by care_bear1108 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walking, lots of movement if possible to get the baby heading down quicker. All sorts of wives tales out there...eat spicy food, drink castor oil, drive in a car on a bumpy road...good luck
2006-11-28 08:06:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it too much. A lot of people go past their due date. labor progresses quickly too so be alert. take it easy
2006-11-28 08:07:19 · answer #5 · answered by Kim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well walking is good or if your dr. hasnt restricted it sex lol right after me and hubby did it really got my contractions going, i lost my mucus plug but dont worry your almost there so id just take it easy and relax because you are going to need lots of energy for labor its alot of work.
2006-11-28 08:08:51 · answer #6 · answered by cute redhead 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well first try some good old sex then try walking then try drinking 4 oz of castor oil with orange juice and if none of this works then go ask the doctor to induce you.
2006-11-28 08:06:33 · answer #7 · answered by milwmcnutt 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
walking and a spicy meal, but just waiting, you might have to be induced or you might of got the date wrong and your actual due date is farther than friday
2006-11-28 08:05:52 · answer #8 · answered by fourcheeks4 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
be easy! you can't hurry love. patience; cause when that baby gets to coming there's no stopping and you're gonna wish you could. just relax and don't overdue it, you could injure yourself and/or the baby. peace&blessings
2006-11-28 08:07:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
walk alot... squat... and sex unless your doctor says no sex... but walking is the best don't squat too much and too far down... i'd say to becareful also since the baby doesnt seem to have turned...
2006-11-28 08:06:23 · answer #10 · answered by heclee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋