Does anyone have any ideas to induce labor naturally? I'm 2 cm dilated right now and have had a few contractions but nothing long enough to go to the hospital. Someone please help me out! Give me some ideas on how to get this baby out!
2007-01-03 08:08:43 · 14 answers · asked by saradmb1987 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Your baby NEEDS his/her last 3 weeks in your womb if at all possible. Those last 3 weeks are when the baby gains weight and the lungs mature. Babies born at 37 weeks are often fine, BUT they are sometimes not at all fine. Some babies born at 37 weeks have immature lungs and end up in the Intensive Care Nursery on oxygen. Let nature take its course...don't try to rush things. If babies were truly ready at 37 weeks, they would be born at 37 weeks! I hope all goes well for you
2007-01-03 08:19:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm 38 weeks and i am also trying to induce labor naturally. i just went to the doct yesterday and he stripped my membranes. has your doct done so yet? you can try Castor oil.. that will bring on contractions. i asked the doct and the nurses at the hospital and it doesn't do anything to the baby or you. you will have the runs though and that's the only bad thing. some people went into labor so fast it wasn't even funny. some just got contractions and some it didn't do anything for. i just took 4 table spoons a couple hours ago and my contractions are coming way more and more painful then normally. also you can walk too. if not outside walk from room to room in your home. walking and squatting will dilate you more and also bring contractions fast. sex also but these things also work too. Good luck!
2007-01-03 08:17:47 · answer #2 · answered by proud mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had sex with my husband a few days ago after a looong stint of no sex... and lost my mucus plug a day later. I just hit 37 weeks... so i know how you feel... lol. Its not the climax, its the sperm. It has labor hormones in it.
Walking gives me contractions, that might help.
Also, any doctor or midwife will tell you that stimulating your nipples with a pump or just manurally for an hour or so a few times a day released labor hormones and causes uterine contractions.
Theres really no magical way to speed things up. But staying active can really help.
We'll be there soon.. lol.
2007-01-03 08:13:54 · answer #3 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried evrything to get my son to be born but nothing ever worked. Try some Castor oil. You can get it at Wal Mart in the laxative section I believe. Mix it with some Rootbeer. My friend tried that but she had to drink a bottle a day for two days for it to work. I was nine days overdue with my son after I tried everything that I read online I could do to get him here soon. I ended up having to be induced at the hospital with pitocin. Your baby will come when their ready. BTW, I even had lots of sex. We had sex multiple times during the day and I reached climax each time but still NO BABY!!! He/SHe will get here when their ready. Just enjoy your sleep now because when their born it will be non existent.
2007-01-03 08:13:32 · answer #4 · answered by Brittany 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi I walked alot. That helped me out. Also try a hot shower. That sometimes works. Also Sex that helps alot. As long as it dosnt hurt or bother you. Other then that you can talk to your doc and they can always induce labor. Good luck and congrats on the baby.
2007-01-03 08:18:42 · answer #5 · answered by angelaleal79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sex or exercise are the best ways. Castor oil is NOT!! It is a mild poison, and should not be taken internally on a regular basis, and not at all when you are pregnant. If you need some kind of help detoxifying, you can use a castor oil pack (this is just to tell you how to really use castor oil, that it is not to induce labor). The instructions for that are here: http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/dietarytherapy/a/CastorOilPack.htm
2007-01-03 08:17:58 · answer #6 · answered by smartsassysabrina 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When i was pregnant with my first child i was 3cm at 38 weeks and my husband and i tried walking everynight and having sex if it hurt or not i was ready!we also walked the entire mall and Sam's club all in one day but you know what SHE NEVER CAME!so finally we gave up and waited till i was 42 weeks and got induced and there she was 3 hours later.No matter what you do your little one will come when he or she is ready!
2007-01-03 08:34:55 · answer #7 · answered by brfoxracer25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it was a fluke or what, but i was a week late, and i heard that if you walked on an uneven surface it would speed things up. So, i walked with one foot on the curb and the other on the street and it worked. I also heard tacos worked. Either awy, they would be enjoyable :)
2007-01-03 08:14:42 · answer #8 · answered by memichelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sex followed by a day of walking as much as possible worked for me.
Also, your doctor can strip your membranes to stimulate your system and weaken the bag of water (if you are adequately dialated (about 3cm.))
2007-01-03 08:41:01 · answer #9 · answered by K W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was three days overdue so i started squatting all the time to try and put pressure on the membrane. the night i started doing squatts all the time i got up to pee and my water broke. it'll happen when it happens. but squatting worked for me. jsut a couple squatts here and there. dont go crazy.
2007-01-03 08:34:12 · answer #10 · answered by osafety6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋