What is the most effective ways to induce labour at home naturally? im 38 wks. Doctor said baby is full term and very healthy, i lost my mucus plug 4days ago and im dilated a little but not too much. I want to speed things up. I had sex 3times yesterday, tried nipple stimulation. What worked for you???? and how do i do it?
2006-12-06 03:14:34 · 11 answers · asked by Beth B 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Just keep walking. Also, what worked for me was carrying heavy boxes up and down the stairs.
2006-12-06 06:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by norwegianblue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a foot massage, drank castor oil in apple juice, and rubbed the pressure point for the uterus. on the inside of your leg, by your ankle, go about two finger widths above your ankle, and push and rub there on both legs, and it triggers your uterus. It will take a few minutes, but as long as I was doing this I would have contractions.
If you are 38 wks, I would wait another week. How efaced are you, how thin is the cervix. If you are dialating and not thinning, then you will have a more difficult time if your body isn't truly ready.
Also the sex is a good idea, it won't cause birth defects, in fact it is one thing my dr told me to do to help. Birth defects are caused during formation of the baby,
good luck
2006-12-06 11:19:07 · answer #2 · answered by sandrarosette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Damn, and I was thinking of Grey as a middle name. Nevermind I guess. It's absolutely okay to have sex UP UNTIL Your water breaks. The semen actually gives off a certain kind of chemical (oxytocin) and helps to dialate you. Raspberry Leaf Tea, Primrose Oil, and Castor Oil have all been used for many years. Im actually thinking of trying the Primrose and Raspberry Tea today! Good luck to you. I've been effaced for four weeks now and no dialation. People say "he/she'll come when he/she's ready" but to me: Im ready and thats the only thing that matters, I'm@ 39 and 1/2 weeks!
Merry Christmas! Good Luck, I'm in there w/ you!
2006-12-06 11:25:43 · answer #3 · answered by AshleyNichole049 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to get you down, but I tried it all: walking, sex, nipple stim, castor oil, nothing worked for me. I had to be induced at the hospital.
Don't listen to the guy above, he says birth defects are from sex in 3rd tri, he obviously knows nothing. Sex IS suppose to help, but I was told you have to let him *** inside of you, something about the sperm softening your cervix. Don't know
2006-12-06 11:19:48 · answer #4 · answered by Beth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i heard that eating very spicy food induces labour it helped for my sister inlaw to was overdue. Also going on walks helps as the exercise stimulates you to dilate. Good Luck!!
2006-12-06 11:18:03 · answer #5 · answered by miss89 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sex on a toilet or chair. Have hubby sit and you straddle him. Then have sex. (I know I don't need to explain that part or you wouldn't be 38 weeks :)) It makes it very difficult for your body to hold itself up and um, move?!?! It worked for me. Hubby and I did that with my 3rd and she was born the next day. I started having contractions within the hour. It was amazing. Good luck and congrats.
2006-12-06 11:19:00 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walking and climbing stairs. Walk around the mall or grocery store. Sit down and walk again. I walked up and down the street. I dilated to three centimeters
2006-12-06 11:18:39 · answer #7 · answered by Mrs.Juicy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only safe natural way is to walk. If the baby is not giving the sign that its lungs are ready then wait and it will happen.
2006-12-06 11:26:32 · answer #8 · answered by flaminfortune 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds and tastes gross but what worked for me was drinking Castor oil (alot) mixed with O.J..It definitely works.
2006-12-06 11:24:01 · answer #9 · answered by leila rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walk Walk Walk and walk some more
2006-12-06 11:16:26 · answer #10 · answered by Kelly J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋