What can I do to have this baby?

Question

Im almost 37wks which is full term and when am I want him out! Ive been waiting to meet him froever and im so ready. What were things you heard that can jump start labor?

Every thing has been perfectly normal by the way :)

Answer 1

You shouldn't even consider trying to begin your labor until you are around 40 weeks pregnant or overdue. That's because your due date could be inaccurate by a few weeks, and if you start your labor before 40 weeks, you might give birth to the baby before he is ready to thrive outside the womb.

Several things can be done that might make you have contractions and start your labor, but they'll only work if your body is ready. If your body isn't prepared to go into labor, you can try as much as your heart desires, but you will only frustrate yourself.

Use caution when trying any of these natural methods to begin your labor, particularly herbs and nipple stimulation. The uterus can become hyperstimulated, meaning that it'll get too little rest between contractions. This can cause the baby to receive less oxygen, resulting in fetal heart rate slowing. Before trying any of these techniques, you should discuss them with your practitioner.

Walk
If you are having contractions but are not yet in labor, walking can help get things going. Walking allows your hips to sway side to side, which will help bring the baby into position to be born. Also, by standing upright, you're using gravity to move the baby down into the pelvis. Another plus: It usually feels good to walk when you are contracting. And of course, even if you don't go into full-blown labor, at least you're getting some exercise.

Sex
Making love can be one of the last things on a woman's mind toward the end of her pregnancy. She feels clumsy and big and may be experiencing a lot of vaginal pressure. But believe it or not, sex is one of the things you can do to get your labor under way. When you and your partner make love, his semen (which contains prostaglandins) can stimulate contractions.

Castor oil
For decades, women have been using castor oil to help induce labor. In fact, many old school physicians and midwives swear by it. It can provide good results if you are already in early labor. It is believed to work by causing spasms in the intestines, which surround the uterus toward the end of pregnancy. These spasms, in turn, cause the uterus to cramp, which might result in labor.

You can take 1 to 4 ounces of castor oil mixed with 6 ounces of orange juice to cut its oiliness. You'll want to drink it quickly because of the unpleasant taste. Some practitioners suggest taking a single dose; others suggest repeated doses depending on your response. Keep in mind that castor oil usually will cause your bowels to empty within about three hours. With luck, soon after that, you will be in true labor.

Spicy food
Some people swear that it was that extra-hot enchilada from their favorite Mexican restaurant that brought them face to face with their new baby. Unfortunately, the statistics are out on this one. You could try it, but if you have a full stomach when you are in labor, you might vomit and see that enchilada again--in less-than-appetizing circumstances.

Blue and black cohosh
These herbs are used often to induce labor. They may be particularly effective if you are having weak or irregular contractions. Blue cohosh is believed to make uterine contractions stronger, while black cohosh may regulate the contractions. Together, they work to make contractions more effective. Unfortunately, no studies have determined that these natural treatments are safe, or whether all versions of the herb available for purchase are of equal potency. Be sure to discuss any herbal treatment with your practitioner before attempting it, to see if it is a good idea in your situation.

Nipple stimulation
Some women massage their nipples as a way to induce labor. This stimulation brings about the release of oxytocin, which is the natural form of pitocin. Oxytocin causes contractions, which sometimes evolve into labor.

Most practitioners are not enthusiastic about this method of inducing labor, because it has been known to lead to excessively long, strong uterine contractions sometimes resulting in fetal heart rate slowing. Unless your practitioner advises it and is monitoring your progress closely, nipple stimulation is not recommended as a means for beginning labor.

Stripping the membranes
Your practitioner may offer to "strip your membranes" to help start your labor. This procedure usually feels like a vaginal examination, although it sometimes can be painful or cause cramping. The practitioner places her gloved finger through the cervix and sweeps the amniotic membranes free of their attachment to the lower part of the uterine cavity. This process is believed to release hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, which help to ready your body for labor.

While some experts believe that stripping the membranes causes you to go into labor that day, the only research on this procedure was done by a group of midwives who stripped the membranes of a group of their patients at every visit to the office after 38 weeks gestation. Their findings showed that patients who had this procedure were less likely to go past their due dates. According to the study, the procedure didn't seem to pose any complications and didn't cause the patients' waters to break.

Even though your practitioner would be the one to do the procedure (vs. the other methods that can be done by you at home), we include it here because it is a non-medical intervention.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I had my son at 37 weeks and the doctors considered him premature. He had breathing problems and couldn't hold his body temperature well. He also got jaundiced really bad and had to be put under bili lights for 4 days. He was really skinny too, only 6 pounds, because alot of the newborn weight is accumulated in the last couple weeks.
What I'm trying to say is, just because your ready doesn't mean your baby is. Do yourself and your baby a favor and don't rush it.

Answer 4

go eat mexican food (spicy stuff)
drive on the bumpy roads
have sex and both of you orgasim
castor oil (found the health food store) which is nasty but it will make you sick and start you contracting. Though it didn't work for me. I took like 6 tablespoons full of it and chased it with Dr. Pepper (which I picked to drink to wash the taste out b/c I don't like DP, and now I hate it). I got sick but I had a stubborn boy in me that wanted to wait.

Answer 5

Walking really helps. I here a lot of women complaining about wanting to have their baby now! Shoot, you talk about wanting him out, my son was a week past his due date, 41 weeks! Take it easy he'll get here when he's ready and if not then the hospital will induce labor for you.

Answer 6

Step one
make a easy path way
Step two
apply presuure to lower abdomine
Step three
have a pillow or doctor at receiving end to ensure a three point catch
Step four
baby flys out nad land/ is caught by somthing soft
Step five
Relize the baby poops alot and buy more diapers

Answer 7

Don't rush it. I know you're considered full-term, but every day the baby stays inside, his lungs continue to develop and his body gains fat in order to protect him once he's born.

Walk as much as you can and have sex if possible - sometimes that can help start labor.

NOT RECOMMENDED - drinking castor oil (gives severe diarrhea) or nipple stimulation (this causes, long, painful uterine contractions that stress the baby, exhaust you and can cause need for emergency c-section.)

Answer 8

I had my husband play with my nipples for about an hour then about 25 minutes later my water broke and she was born 11 days early at 8 lbs. 4 oz. So I would say nipple stimulation, but don't do it yourself, have your mate so that your truly stimulated

Answer 9

Just have to let it run its course.

Everyone has something that has worked for them but that is just the last thing they tried before labour.

If you were to go into labour now you would say "asking this question on Yahoo Answers worked for me"

Good luck and congratulations

Answer 10

i don't remember the name. But it is an old oil that old people uses when they are stopped up. I want to say it begins with a C. but my mom said that that is what she drank when she was pregnant with me. And she rode down a bumpy road. It only took her 3 pushes to get me out, she said.

Answer 11

Take a long walk - worked for me. My waters broke the next day.

Or a hot curry (as in spicy not piping hot)- or as hot as you like to eat curry.

How exciting! Good luck!